Murphy Creek K-8 School

Posted: May 13, 2025

Currently have a 5th grader and preschooler attending Murphy Creek P-8. I am very satisfied with our experience with the school.

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Posted: May 10, 2024

the worst school i have ever been in so far, teachers are terrible, dean doesn't care about anything until i'm involved, which i get in trouble no matter what, in elementary i was mistakenly put in special ed cause the teachers didn't provide ANY help with work, and the bullying in the school is left untreated, nurse wont do anything but send you back to class, and if anything happens that leaves you in a terrible mental state SOMEHOW the teachers will blame it on you and you will get in trouble for it, worst school ever, dont go if you want to have a managable mental state

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Posted: January 13, 2024

Great school! My son has grown by leaps and bounds since we moved here.

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Posted: September 28, 2023

I’ve been at this school since 1st grade and I’m currently in middle school. This school pushes us to our hardest and makes us believe in ourselves in my opinion. Some 8th graders are disrespectful / bullies although I feel as everyone has some sort of group they can hang out with. No matter how quiet, loud, what you race is, no matter anything, you’ll most likely find friends at this school.

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Posted: June 29, 2023

This school provides good education for kids but does not care about their mental health. Teachers do not value mental state and only care about teaching the provided curriculum.

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Posted: May 22, 2023

Awful school! From the nurse not caring about our child when she had the flu and sending her back to class instead of contacting her parents, then blaming her. To the useless, uncaring principal, and the bullying from other students. At one point my child got a video of two children beating each other up on school property and the administration said “it looked staged” so they weren’t going to do anything about it. Because being “staged” is somehow better?? We had to pull our daughter out before the end of the year.

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Posted: February 16, 2023

This has been a okay little school. I just wish the staff would teach their children to be inclusive to all students. Bullying seems to be a problem for my child. My child seems to get bullied often by a child of a staff member. This has gone on for 3 yrs. If you can't afford to invite all of his classmates to a b day party, pls don't purposely disinvite my child. That's just rude!!!

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Posted: February 14, 2022

New principle does not care nor does he address bullying within the school. The past couple years the school culture has completely changed.

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Posted: December 29, 2019

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Character Ed is a “special” here like gym and they work on so many different things.

Posted: December 29, 2019

Amazing school. Love the entire staff and so glad to be a Jet.

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Posted: April 29, 2019

Great school. As with any school, talk to teachers and admin. They never ignore issues and handle them well. Some may not love the outcome, but it's always consistent and fair and handled.

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Posted: April 9, 2019

There had been 0 cases of leadership this year

Posted: April 9, 2019

I require person to person help and giving me an iPad and never answering my question helps me out little to not at all

Posted: April 9, 2019

They only del with kids that wine to the dean and they do just to get them to leave

Posted: April 9, 2019

This school should fix it self and then tech kids don’t waste there time like lab rats

Posted: April 9, 2019

Just because you hand a kid an iPad it does not help him succeed

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We write the school a nine out of 10 due to the learning opportunities, testing scores, and the experienced anf fun teachers and stuff

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Murphy Creek is a great School that focuses a lot on the children, community and it is always warm and welcoming.

Posted: September 2, 2015

This school has great teachers and a great administrative staff. The principal is outstanding in relating to both the staff and the parents. I am also a Christian and I can't say enough good things about this school. No school is perfect but this one is close!

Posted: August 29, 2014

I have taught at MC for several years. This is a great school! I love this community and the parental support. We have a diverse population and the students are wonderful! Lisa Grosz is a wonderful principal and this is the best staff I have worked with.

Posted: March 11, 2013

I am a parent and my children were bullied for 2 straight years. When they tried to defend then selves, the principal suspended my daughter. I am Christian and believe that God will deal with this school and the principal and dean. I have had to smile and keep faith that pray over my children. I know that my children are not perfect but this a raciest school. I asked my daughter's 5th grade about her math home work and she stated that she just want to see if my daughter can try and do it. Well, that is not good enough. You cannot expect my daughter go to college and the professor say, I just want to see if you can do it." I had some issues with my oldest daughter and I felt that she may be ready to go high school, they did not care and the assistant principal refused to see me about this issue. The only good thing that I can say about this school is that they have 1-2 caring teachers. I have thought about moving just some my kids can go to another school. At this rate, the DPS system is looking better than APS.

Posted: March 10, 2013

After attending Murphy Creek K-8 for 2 years, my son really does love this school. He will be heading into 2nd grade, and my daughter will be heading into kindergarten in the fall. We have found that the teachers are wonderful, stimulating, and accommodating to the kids. Our experience with the staff has been very positive. This facility is organized, pro-active, clean, and safe. My son is challenged in class and has made many lasting friendships (both with students and staff). Keep up the good work!

Posted: March 5, 2013

My son loves his school. As an only child I wondered if he would do well with older and younger kids. It has been great for his socialization. His teachers have been excellent and I always feel welcome by his class when volunteering. It is truly a community school. I enjoy knowing the kids, teachers and other families. I hope that others share the same experience.

Posted: March 4, 2013

My child has severe food allergies and at the beginning of this year we worked with the school nurse, Principal, vice Principal and her kindergarten teacher to provide a safe learning envroment for our child. ALL of the staff at Murphy creek has made a point to get to know my child and are aware of her food allergies. The staff and leadership has confirmed with all the legal requirements regarding food allergies and have even gone beyond to make our family feel that our child is safe happy and healthy.

Posted: November 15, 2012

This school is horrible! I am a student at this school coming from a regualr middle school. Losing lockers and passing peiods. This would be a great school for P-5 but not for middle school. Please do not put your kid in here if he is going to middle school. Some kids terrorize some of the other kids and bully them. Some bringing them to tears. This school also lacks in electives. The middle school kids are treated like a toddler. Walking in stright lines and not having to talk in the hallway.Coming from a student , PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT ENROLLE YOUR KIDS IN THIS SCHOOL.

Posted: October 10, 2012

This is my second child and second year at MC. I have to say I love it. Kindergarten is a big step in a child's and mothers life. The staff at MC is amazing! The communication with the teacher (Ms Berkheim) surpassed my expectation. They have created a comfortable, warm welcoming, and safe atmosphere. As a volunteer, I truly enjoy being a part of this community! The entire staff seems dedicated to a safe, BULLY FREE, educational school! Go Jets!

Posted: October 3, 2012

I can't say enough good things about Murphy Creek. Both of my children atttend and are doing very well. Ms Varner is an excellent teacher. I love that she sends home weekly e-mails to the parents. This is very helpful since I am divorced and it keeps my ex and I on the same page. Communication has been great and my kids love their teachers.

Posted: September 3, 2012

The test results for this school say it all. It is below average. Too bad they bus in the problem children from around aurora to ruin this school.

Posted: June 16, 2012

Moved out of the neighborhood and school after two years of nothing but pure chaos and turmoil. No rules or supervision, lots of bullying and no team effort from staff or teachers. This school was a huge disappointment and a waste of resources, not to mention a lack of any education in a class size of 32+ students. Testing is a joke, the lunchroom is a mad house, and there is no separation of students based on what is elementary vs. what is middle school age appropriate. No parent involvement, PTO meetings are a waste of time, and there is no authority, period. If you want to throw your child into the wolves...send them to Murphy Creek.

Posted: May 31, 2012

Left the school due to lack of ownership. The teacher would rather talk about behavior than education. She didn't do anything to challenge our child and then wondered why he was bored and disruptive. Parents are discouraged from observing class. If there's nothing to hide, a parent should not only be allowed to observe, but encouraged. Also, nothing done about bullying, other than to threaten our child for defending themself. Pathetic school, pathetic teacher, lack of leadership.