Crofton Middle School

Posted: March 12, 2026

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Posted: March 12, 2026

My child is bullied on a daily basis and no one does anything. This school has really gone downhill. Teachers do not discipline students and administration is not helpful at all. Class sizes are high and the school is overcrowded. There "anti-bullying" campaign is a joke. Teachers just tell students to "write incident reports" and do not handle the issues. My child complains of other students talking through class and being distracting. So disappointed. Seems like the teachers don't even want to work there. Only sending my child there because I have no other options. Additionally, there are racial issues that no one want to address. My child is regularly physically and mentally bullied by other children due to her race.

Posted: June 6, 2025

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Posted: June 6, 2025

The school really sucks, don't EVER go, please.

Posted: April 16, 2025

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Posted: April 16, 2025

As a former student and now a parent of current student, I can honestly say that this is a pretty good school. Yea, it might not be GREAT, but what school is? And trust me, it could be way worse.
It's very clean and welcoming. In my opinion, the teachers are very understanding and helpful with my daughter. In my time we had HW every night for every subject. Now kids just have weekly HW for only TWO classes. They have extended due dates and even get 'redos'! Kids these days have it so much easier. The teachers make it so you can reach out to them any time via email (student or parent). There's hardly any fights or violence/bullying or negativity in general. The school is very inclusive and open to all kinds of life and situations. I personally don't really care for their GSA club, but it is what it is. I think this school has done everything they can to accommodate all aspects of students, parents and teacher's needs. At the end of the day, everyone's just doing their best to provide the best path for our youth.
Overall, I think this school is 'great' and am very glad we're in this school district.

Posted: September 18, 2024

Posted: September 18, 2024

A trans gender club for kids after school especially as minors is insane is that the work of your superintendent / board member mark bidell ?

Posted: May 16, 2023

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Posted: May 16, 2023

This school has done so much damage to my mental health it's not funny anymore. The teachers, who don't care about their jobs or their kids, grade very late, causing anxiety. I have lost all motivation to do my work because it will either get graded late, because "I have so many other papers to grade I can't do it all at once," or because one of the teachers lost it. I used to be a straight-A student in 6th and early 7th grade, as I tried to look past this and do my best, but why should I try if my teachers won't? On another note, after notifying the school counselor of the fact my private information had been divulged by another student and I wanted that to stop, said counselor blamed it on me because "I should have been more careful," and this student will only get a slap on the wrist. There are many fights, but I don't really have any need to complain about the majority of kids. However, teachers and students consistently overstep boundaries, either physically or mentally by asking inappropriate questions about my home life.

Posted: January 1, 2023

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Overall, this school has many opportunities and school programs available. Great teachers and staff. My child was a transfer student from another school and it was a much better fit - staff was great with the integration! Two children later - still a great school!

Posted: March 31, 2021

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In the midst of the Covid19 pandemic my middle schooler has been struggling, but her guidance counselor and teachers have been very responsive, helpful and encouraging.

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Posted: December 10, 2019

The only leadership is the administration and even they do not respond to any problems that happen.

Posted: December 10, 2019

They have people to assist but even then the kids have been seen to be open to ridicule by students with no problem.

Posted: December 10, 2019

I told administration about issues multiple times with this and nothing was done! They are very lazy and will refuse to change classes most times no matter of severity.

Posted: December 10, 2019

Poor+ to say the least, a private school or another public school would be highly recommended!

Posted: December 10, 2019

Irrelevant and is not related to most topics

Posted: December 10, 2019

Compared to home school teachers and private school teachers 90% do not care about the children or their jobs.

Posted: December 10, 2019

Kids are conditioned and discouraged from being creative most times as I have seen from my child.

Posted: November 6, 2019

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Posted: November 6, 2019

Posted: November 6, 2019

This school sucks because the administrator, especially the 8th grade counselor, seem overworked and stressed out. They ignore learning differenced and suggest that your child needs to try harder. I echo the sentiments about homework. It is a dizzing mess. If your child is 100% an independent learning and thrives without any assistance whatsoever, you will be fine. If your child needs anything at all for support, forget about it. I asked a teacher in a parent meeting if he could makre all of the ridicuoulos worksheets they send home with the kids so I can determine what is actually due, he told me "this conversation is over". I did not respond well....but I am the crazy one. This is the male social studies teacher and I will leave it at that. Like I said, if you kid can make it on their own they will be fine, if not, private school is your only option.

Posted: November 6, 2019

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Posted: June 22, 2019

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Posted: June 22, 2019

Teachers use different sites for homework. Instructions are not clear.

Posted: June 22, 2019

The teachers do their best with way too many kids.

Posted: June 22, 2019

There are way too many kids, there is no space to teach these things.

Posted: June 22, 2019

Too many kids per teacher. Not effective use of technology. Each teacher has a different site for homework, or doesn't even upload homework.

Posted: September 5, 2018

We rely too much on others to do all the work and other kids become lazy and don’t do the assignment.

Posted: September 5, 2018

We do have a good Co Ed team that I’ve heard of. The kids that I do talk to with learning differences are somewhat neutral with the school’s support system.

Posted: September 5, 2018

Since the school year just started, I don’t know how it’s going to be. As well as having a new principal I’m not sure how this year is going to work out. Last year was terrible. The students were fighting and vebably abuse all the time. I’m in 8th grade now, but by far the bullying was the worst last year.

Posted: September 5, 2018

6/10 as I said before the school year is obviously new with a fresh start but as of last year this is my rating.

Posted: September 5, 2018

It’s a lot of work but most of it isn’t too hard. It’s the fact that I don’t have time or ability to finish if I’m not taught.

Posted: September 5, 2018

Some teachers are very great. Others are rude to students. Most teachers I had we’re very polite and kind.

Posted: September 5, 2018

I don’t feel like the school last year supported the kids who were struggling. Yes they do encourage but it’s hard to acknowledge something if you don’t support it.

Posted: February 22, 2018

I can only rely on what my child conveys...bullying is fairly rampant in the school. I can't say how far the bullying goes, but it sounds like it's prolific and it would make sense based on the teachers' ineffectiveness in keeping order and enough discipline in the class to keep the students under control...if the students aren't respecting the teachers' authority there would be no reason to think they are respecting each other.

Posted: February 22, 2018

The principal appears to be a hollow shell. She puts up a good front as if she's concerned about issues and she will tell you "I will get to the bottom this." When she gets back to you after asking everybody else in the school it's not going to be a resolution that planned. She will tell you there aren't problems, you're imagining things and everything is fine. For a specific example, say you took about 30 different math worksheets that were completed by your student. You've annotated all of the mistakes and they show that your student is clearly challenged to understand the math concepts and the principal tells you "Oh, yes, I see...that is concerning. I'm going to do something about this." And two weeks later the response is "everything is fine. Your student is fine. Making mistakes is part of learning math. Thank you for coming. You're excused."

Posted: February 22, 2018

We came to this school based on the rating. It's been a huge disappointment and a gigantic mistake. If you're looking at moving into the area I recommend finding a different middle school.

Posted: February 22, 2018

Math homework is completed for effort only. It is not graded for accuracy, so if your child is challenged with math he/she will not see any improvement from the homework. The teachers show the answers the following day and move onto the next concept. For other classes, there doesn't appear to be any accountability. It doesn't appear the teachers hold the students to any any suspense...pretty much turn it in before the marking period and they're good, so if teaching your kids about accountability and responsibility is your goal, it won't happen with homework here.

Posted: February 22, 2018

Some teachers are more effective than others but it's subjective depending on what your child's strengths are. They seem to get aggravated when you ask them questions about your child and the work they're doing and they often give the "you're son/daughter is doing excellent...love having them in class." Everything is always perfect all the time at CMS...if there are any problems they are at home and they're your fault.

Posted: February 22, 2018

I can only rely on my child's input in which it appears the school is like most schools, there are social cliques, bullying, swearing, fighting, etc. Based on what we're told, the teachers take a lot of abuse from individual students and do not appear to be equipped to enforce discipline so a disruptive class is a norm vs. an exception.

Posted: July 24, 2017

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Posted: July 24, 2017

great and safe school fun and friendly, amazing principal

Posted: July 24, 2017

Posted: August 24, 2015

this school was very welcoming teachers and lessons are great I was really suprised. This is a great school

Posted: December 21, 2013

My parents moved to Crofton from Odenton the summer before my 8th grade year. I went to Arundel Middle School prior to coming to Crofton Middle. I am now a senior at Arundel High School. I must say that I was nervous about moving to Crofton Middle at first, but once I got there, I was very impressed. The teachers did their job very well, and the students were very respectful and engaged in the classes well. I am glad I graduated from Crofton Middle and feel very fortunate I did. The only thing I think "sucked" was that we were split between South River and Arundel High School's. I first went to South River High School my freshman year, but then my parents moved to another part of Crofton in the Arundel High attendance zone prior to my 10 grade year, so it was sad switching back and forth between friends. I wanted to stick with them all.

Posted: May 8, 2013

How on earth is this school a 9? It really isn't!! Simple question...why is there such high teacher turnover?

Posted: January 8, 2012

Terrible! Many teachers will teach you a topic a day, and no matter how poorly your comprehension of this topic, will move on. Many teachers are extremey rude and have no respect of your feelings, calling you dumb even. When class is over, there is no hope of getting to your locker, since it takes the whole five to six minutes just to move in the hallways, due to the overcrowding. Overall, I do not suggest this school!

Posted: May 9, 2011

This school is very nice. They have very good staff, principal(s), students, and after school programs. I love this school, they make sure you learn what you re supposed to learn, and if you misbiehave, you get the consequences. Punishments: lunch detenion, afterschool detention, saturday school, suspension, and expulsion. But, if you behave, you will be fine.

Posted: March 13, 2011

I absolutly DO NOT like this school at all!The hallways are way too crowded and i sometimes get slammed against lockers there's hardly any room, theres not even enough classrooms for the teachers and some of my teachers have to roll around a cart b/c of this. and i even have to share my homeroom class with 8th graders. a few of the teachers are cool but a lot are very mean. i even had a teacher, who btw, wasnt even mine, yelled and embaressed me in front of the whole class. i also hear theres a lot of fights. a lot of the kids are kind of mean. and i have very few friends that are a good infulence on my life. thank god im moving this summer!!!

Posted: January 30, 2011

I am totally disappointed with this school. My child has been there for 3 years now and if you have a child who struggles do not look to the admin. to help you because they do not have a clue what is going on. Having said that I have meet with some of the best teachers I could ever hope for it is a real shame that their leadership is so poor. With class sizes of 35:1 in most classes I wonder how much longer those great teachers will last.