Public School
Jonas Clarke Middle School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 6-8
- Lexington, MA
- Rating 2.17 out of 5 12 reviews
Jonas Clarke Middle School Reviews
Rating 2.17 out of 5 12 reviews
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Very welcoming and Diverse. My child goes to this school and when I asked them, they said it's an amazing school and they feel very welcomed.
The teachers in this school honestly don't seem to care that much, sure there are some great ones but some are extremely rude and don't make you feel safe in class, or about having a wrong answer. I don't know why this school is ranked so high, bullying happens in it and the administration don't notice/care at all. Would not recommend. The only good thing about this school is that they have good food, and even that is pricey.
This school has been the biggest waste of my time. I have only learned basic mathematics and i am very worried that because of this terrible school i will have a harder time in the future. all this school will ever be is a semi decent skate spot with an ok inside to parkour but other than that this school should be demolished
I would like to see more diversity at the middle school. There is very few diversity in the students, and even less in the faculty.
Apparently this school is the 2nd best public middle school in Massachusetts. However, I have learned NOTHING. Wait, there is more. All of my friends have learned nothing as well. School should be a place where you learn stuff and have fun but in reality, it is so boring and a complete waste of my time. To this day, I question why this school is the 2nd best public middle school in Massachusetts.
ABSOLUTE TRASH. I GO TO THIS SCHOOL AND IT'S BORING AND HORRIBLE AS HECK!!!!! Anyways, the administration is pretty annoying most of the time. They literally never care about what the students have to say and stuff.
This school may be one of the best in the entire county, but as a student here, I have learned absolutely nothing. Every math class is just a waste of time, and the only good club that motivates thinking is Science Bowl. Don't come to school here. Seek a better one with good academics and education.
The staff responsiveness (teachers, administration, counselors, etc) was amazing throughout middle school. They have a wonderful way of encouraging independence & self-advocacy in students & we saw our student grow tremendously in this respect. The teachers make themselves accessible. The school counselor was phenomenal, both caring & proactive. The hard part was social, the students tend to segregate themselves over time, mostly racially.
It's also challenging for anyone with cultural differences and for the socially awkward. More student & parent programs encouraging speaking out against bullying may help prevent some of the bullying and cliques inherent in middle school. More educational programs about diversity and acceptance may help too, given the relative lack of diversity in the student population. The social environment can be challenging, but the school itself otherwise rocks.
It's also challenging for anyone with cultural differences and for the socially awkward. More student & parent programs encouraging speaking out against bullying may help prevent some of the bullying and cliques inherent in middle school. More educational programs about diversity and acceptance may help too, given the relative lack of diversity in the student population. The social environment can be challenging, but the school itself otherwise rocks.
We asked for help time and time again to ensure our child would be ok in the environment. Time and again, staff said our child was good and happy and everything was ok, but the feedback and the way our child changed are not in line and VERY DIFFERENT. Teachers have a hard job and we respect the work they do but BE HONEST AND acknowledge when a child needs MORE than what can be offered and allow them to thrive and learn in the right environment.
The head of the Special Education departments seem to be more interested in protecting their jobs and the federal funding than the mental wellness of their students. Are they looking at the student, the struggles and what they are providing vs what is needed? You will never know what additional support is on offer unless you seek outside advice and are told. Before seeking this school out for special education be prepared that the district can only offer so much support.
The head of the Special Education departments seem to be more interested in protecting their jobs and the federal funding than the mental wellness of their students. Are they looking at the student, the struggles and what they are providing vs what is needed? You will never know what additional support is on offer unless you seek outside advice and are told. Before seeking this school out for special education be prepared that the district can only offer so much support.
Yes this is not the most diverse school in the world, but the education is superb! Anytime you need help the teachers will always clear the time for you for extra help. There always trying to push Lunch in a healthier way and it's not the best but it's better than a later of other schools, and the prices are little pricy. The Teachers at the school are well trained from good colleges, but some of the teachers can be a little racist and strict, and there are amazing & nice and that everybody liked if they had them. Overall this school is pretty good.