A. Mario Loiederman Middle School

Posted: June 10, 2026

A. Mario Loiederman Middle School was one of the worst school experiences I ever had, and I believe parents should be very cautious before sending their children there.

My experience was not just about strict teachers or normal middle school drama. I dealt with serious bullying and harassment, including an incident where students attempted to pants me and record it. That is not harmless joking. That is humiliating, violating behavior, and it should have been treated as a serious safety issue from the beginning.

The school also had a major discipline problem. Security staff would try to yell commands at students, but students would openly disrespect them, flip them off, and say things like, “You’re not my parent.” That kind of environment made it feel like the adults did not have real control over the building, and students who wanted to cause problems knew they could push boundaries.

I also find it very telling that Google reviews for K–12 schools are no longer available. Whether or not this school directly requested that change, schools like Loiederman benefit from it because former students and parents have fewer public ways to warn others about what they experienced. A public school should be able to handle honest criticism, especially when that criticism involves bullying, harassment, discipline failures, and student safety.

In my experience, Mario Loiederman failed at its most basic responsibility: keeping students safe. I hope the school has improved since then, but based on what I went through, I would strongly warn parents to pay close attention to how this school handles bullying, harassment, and discipline before trusting it with their child.

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They love to call your parents for no reason. The teacher are so rude and cant teach

Posted: June 16, 2024

DON’T COME TO THIS SCHOOL EVERYONE IS RASCIT. THEY HAVE SEX IN THE SCHOOL. AND FIGHT EVERY DAY. MY SON HAS SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SCHOOL ITS RIDICULOUS. PLS FIX YOUR SCHOOL IMMEDIATELY

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The staff goes above and beyond to support the success of students. The performing arts productions are high quality and better than the average middle school. My student has loved her experience thus far and feels challenged in her courses.

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Posted: April 11, 2024

There are fights every month and there have been gas leaks and kids at the school are just a bunch of gangster kids or kids who are trying to learn but like 80% of the school is gangster kids and it's so annoying and you can't use the bathroom at all cause every bathroom you go into kids are skipping in there so you have to hold it in until the end of school.

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Posted: February 18, 2024

Awesome performance space, lots of seating and tons of great student actors! The parents are very involved with helping and the teachers and administrators are very kind! Nice school over all.

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Posted: March 1, 2023

The school is fine. But, if you want an academically challenging school, this is not for you. Many students don't want to be there and don't have ANY interested in learning. But I mean it's middle school. That's what middle school is.

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The school is fine, but there are a lot of fights that break out and people get suspended a lot.

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Posted: March 6, 2022

I am so incredibly grateful my daughter got into this school and wish there were more schools like this in the county. My daughter is thriving here and loves it so much that she said she wishes school was year round.

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Posted: December 18, 2019

It’s amazing. It’s a great school overall.

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Posted: August 12, 2019

This school does not effectively deal with bullying besides them verbally saying they don't tolerate bullying.

Posted: August 12, 2019

My daughters first two years of middle school was miserable. There was one teacher that made her feel like she could really be her. That one teacher was Ms. Ballard, she is a very successful black teacher that greatly influenced my daughter to really want to be like her. But, it shouldn't only be one teacher that can help a student it should be every teacher or just most teachers that can make students feel welcome because their parents are there with them. Overall, this school is really bad and besides good looks and the magnet program this school is not fit for a respectful student and not somewhere I feel any parent should send there kid there.

Posted: August 12, 2019

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The teachers there are absolutely pointless besides the fact that they want to make children's lives miserable. Teaches don't help make students feel comfortable asking for help or any other reasonable ask.

Posted: August 12, 2019

Student at this school have no real example for strong character so with that being said they don't develop integrity or respect. Some students even come in with respect and leave with little respect for anybody.

Posted: March 26, 2015

My Son is in 7th grade there. This middle has turned my son's life around for me to 180 degrees. They have what it takes and are equipped with the best staffs to help the kids reach their inner wants and desires and therefore, would keep them focus on what matters most, effortlessly. At LMS, the kids do all their classroom works and home assignment because they have great programs to look forward to consistently. .

Posted: June 22, 2014

My daughter is entering 8th grade at LMS, and she has thrived at the school. The band and theatre programs are top notch.

Posted: June 8, 2014

We were forced to go to this school per Consortia "We are placing white males students there at this time" said it right in front of my kid when we had to meet with all his files, none of which they cracked. Decision for placement was made on sight within seconds. He has been slammed with racial slurs daily to no end since he got there. How to get the school to improve? Integrity.

Posted: October 6, 2013

This school has a strong arts program and my son is happy there. I have been concerned about teacher turn over (21 new faculty this year - yikes) which I think has a negative impact on quality over all. Still, the climate is positive. Also - when ever I had a concern, teachers, and the principal were available and listened. The teachers and administrators truly care about the success of their students and I believe what the school has to offer overall is very good. I don't think any of the behavior challenges they face are unusual for middle school and I agree with the other reviews - substitutes are a big concern - not just at this school but across the MCPS system. It's important to note that the ratings on this site draw most heavily from student performance on standardized tests. That's not the only benchmark of quality.

Posted: August 14, 2013

I am a parent of two Loiederman graduates. They each enjoyed middle school more than I could imagine any child enjoying middle school. The opportunities for creativity -- whether in art, music, theater, dance -- were wide and supportive. The kids supported each other in their arts, with the kind of acclaim that usually goes to the sports heroes. At a graduation ceremony, the students actually gave a self-inspired standing ovation to some of the kids who achieved the highest grades -- whoever heard of that?! The teachers tend to enjoy and participate in the overall creative atmosphere at the school, and the administration has been kind, supportive and inspiring. I look back on their middle school photos and friends with as much fondness as elementary school -- the creative spirit made it a special, accepting place. I felt that some of the teachers in some of the basic classes were not strong enough -- but the overall atmosphere inspired a feeling of belonging, and that was most important at that age. Both kids had enough good teachers in those core subjects so they learned the material, did great, and went on to do well in high school. I miss the LMS moms and dads!

Posted: June 23, 2013

My school is honestly amazing. It definitely deserves a better rating than 4. Many students do get into fights or arguments with students. but the security and staff does an excellent job and handling the situation and giving appropriate punishments. I can also say the classes and teachers there are amazing. They have just added more electives, For example, Dance for athletes, an advanced lights camera literacy, Italian, acting in film etc. Another thing I would like to comment on is the teachers, they are amazing. If you ask to get help they are right there! whether its before school, after school, at lunch etc. they take the time to help students improve bad habits and bringing up there grades. The councilors are always there and try to help you with your problems. I can say I've been to the councilors office maybe 4-5 times this year and have seen me automatically and without it being well known to other students that I'm there. The only negative that I have is that they took out the ASK (academic support for kids) it was a thirty minute class like study hall except students could make appointments with other teachers to catch up on work. This should be added back.

Posted: June 14, 2013

Teachers are wonderful, kind and helpful. Subs never used harsh language in my three years there and either way they aren't just LMS subs, that's MCPS's problem. I've really learned a lot at this school. I've never come across a disrespectful teacher and I know every single teacher there.

Posted: April 30, 2013

The magnet program at Loiderman is good, however there are many disrespectful teachers and students. My son goes to this school and can't wait for him to be transferred to another MC school next year. Some teachers are great and do offer tutoring if needed, but the substitues are horrible and even use foul language. Also, there are so many fights at this school, my son is not happy at this school, there is always something interesting happening. Don't send your kids here if they are well behaved because they will learn bad habits!

Posted: September 28, 2011

I am a student currently enrolled at Loiederman. What I have noticed over my 3 years here is that, although students are somewhat reckless and disruptive in my grade, many newcomers seem very calm and can be controlled easier. The staff is great. The counselors are excellent, and recently, a small program has been launched that teaches students to be kind each week. Every week, a new topic is announced, such as helping one another and being organized. This helps awareness for the students. Parent involvement is present; many forms and absences require a note or phone call. This school focuses on the basic arts: Music and Creating. Students can join the band and chorus and dance in their first year, while a class called "Perspectives" is a required class that showcases how well a student can contribute in art, such as easy sculpting projects and using sounds and pre-recorded music to create a song. In the next year, they will be able to join Digital Art, Digital Music, Various courses that involve painting and/or interpreting art, and Foreign Language classes such as Spanish and French. Overall, this school is great for art. The building may be old, but it was renovated in 2005.