Neuse River Middle

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As a former student here, please trust me, don't ever go here. Some of my teachers were overly rude and, for some reason, had a grudge against me. I remember I asked one of my math teachers if my answer was right, and she started shaming me in front of the entire class in a loud voice. Not only that, one of the teachers literally sent me OUT of the classroom for ¨Talking¨ while he was talking, which by the way, wasn't me! I remember I was wandering the halls crying because I didn't know where to go. He didn't even tell me to go to the office; he just told me flat out to get out of his classroom. Some other teachers are alright, but it's very apparent they don't care about their students and really don't " teach " us; they just give us a worksheet and tell us to use Google. The bullying in this school is terrible, and the staff refused to really do anything, even though I reported the same person 3-4 times for bullying and harassing me. Not to mention the fact that teachers have clear favoritism towards students. Overall, PLEASE send your kids to any other school! Because this one is terrible!!!!!

Posted: October 6, 2025

The Neuse River Middle School is amazing. I have twins who finished there in 2023. The staff works hard to connect with parents and students. Teachers made time to discuss, with parents or guardians, ways to help encourage the student's understanding of material and confidence level.
The music classes were wonderful. My children learned to appreciate a range of music from Mozart to Andre 3000.
Principal Mwanda motivated the students, teachers and staff to feel as a family. Festivals, pep rallies and games with student, teacher mashups allowed for the school community to laugh, cheer and get excited, with pride, about being a part of the Neuse River Middle School Family.

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Posted: March 23, 2022

My child went here for 3 years. I thought it was a great school. They have lots of programs. My son played soccer and ran track there. They offer theater, band, art and have clubs. The teachers are excellent and very nice. The principal is super!

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Posted: March 4, 2020

My son has been at East Wake Middle for 3 quarters now and we have had such a positive experience! His teachers care about him, communicate well and the principal has an open door policy! We are so very happy to be here!

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Posted: August 13, 2018

Teachers at this school prompt inappropriate relationships with students in the aspect of referring to them as "their children" and asking students to call them "Mama (last name)" or "cousin". Teachers/coaches give students their cell phone numbers for correspondence.

Posted: August 13, 2018

The school is unable to facilitate an appropriate environment for building character secondary to the teachers that work there lacking said character. When a teacher/coach, prompts a student to withhold information about playing in a game because the team is short players but yet the student is not supposed to be playing, well, that is rather immoral, disrespectful and lacking integrity.

Posted: August 13, 2018

This school really let us down, in all aspects. This school needs complete/total change of staff.

Posted: August 13, 2018

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Posted: August 13, 2018

My child attended this school for 1 year and had MAYBE 5 homework assignments.

Posted: June 6, 2017

Gets an attitude when asking for help. Like, isn't that the reason I'm here?!?!

Posted: June 6, 2017

Teachers are VERY annoying and they make you upset a lot. They expect you to respect them and they do not have to respect you!

Posted: June 6, 2017

Ehhhhhhhh. This part they aren't the strongets in either...

Posted: June 6, 2017

I needed to do my math a certain way or I wouldn't understand it and these people decide they want to get me in trouble for "having an attitude!"

Posted: June 6, 2017

I had a problem once and I am a BST student. I told the teacher about it and she did nothing and told me to shake it off.

Posted: June 6, 2017

This school is terrible! I know a good school when I see one and this school is bad. Do Not let your children go to school in the Knightdale area. This IS coming from a student. If your child is in elementary school, please consider letting them go to Creech Road. That is the best school I've been to! Thanks.

Posted: December 16, 2016

The academics are low. The discipline is harsh. Monitoring of the kids behavior is minimal.

Posted: November 15, 2015

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Posted: November 15, 2015

We moved to the area about a year ago and have been very pleased with our daughter's experience at East Wake Middle so far. She has made great friends and we are so impressed with all of her teachers. They do a great job of communicating with parents, and are challenging our daughter to think at a whole new level. Hats off to East Wake Middle!

Posted: November 13, 2015

This is a school you will NOT want your child to attend! The teachers and staff are not adequately trained to handle simple , every day issues where students are concerned. Their idea is to do anything easy and quick to get problems out of their hair! There is little positive re - enforcement for kids and it is just your typical government establishment ( low grade and totally uncaring! ) Avoid this school even if it means having to shuffle your kids to an out of district school! I promise, it will be well worth the hassle!

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Posted: July 16, 2014

I to have found that my child was bullied very badly at this school. It is overlooked and when you call school with any issue everything is pushed under the rug, from bully issues to grade issues. I requested my child have guidance cous eking it never happened!! Very unhappy looking for new school and moving if I have to!!!

Posted: December 17, 2013

My child was bullied badly at this school. We reported it to the school administrators several times. Nothing was ever done. When my child finally stood up to the bully, she was suspended from school for 11 days. How does that work? The bullied child gets suspended and the bully is now the victim. Thanks for your help Ms. Allen, Mr. Pope and Ms. Chapman!

Posted: November 15, 2013

I was a bit unsure about enrolling East Wake from Hertitage because of the past reviews. But after visiting the school, and speaking with Mrs. Nelson ( principal) and Mrs. Evans (guidance) about my concerns, I saw first hand the high level of care they have and the positive impact of their leadership on the school environment. Seeing how well my son has been welcomed in and adjusted to the S.T.E.M program makes me even more confident that he is in good hands.

Posted: April 16, 2012

Terrible school, under funded, and in need of a great deal of improvement. I've seen that discipline is no longer evident in students and is getting way out of hand. Teachers have so many disrespectful students that don't care about their education that it's hard for them to teach. The students that do want to learn and are well behaved have to deal with teachers yelling at them because the class is disruptive and not focused. Teachers try to keep classrooms under control but it's too much work to control that many teens. The advanced academics are also being limited at the school because GPA's are lowering along with test scores. Elective choices are quite limited and offer very little diverse courses for the student to choose from. Parents aren't informed early enough about anything. I've received notices 24 hours in advance and even some after the event has occurred. Students are rarely sent home with letters informing parents of upcoming events. Limited after school clubs are available to join and few sports offered. Clubs have been moved to during school at random days in the year with few meetings. Also each student can only join one and most dislike what was chosen for them.

Posted: April 9, 2012

I am in 8th grade at this school and I am ready to leave! If you want to be in contact with the school and want to know what is going on, don't go here. 6th grade was great, but then our principals left and now we have a horrible principal. The teachers are really nice (except for a few) and they actually WANT you to learn and help you. I think that I've gotten an OK education there, but the school doesn't really care about the parents. They also tell you events or call you AFTER the event happened or give you 24 hours notice that there's a parent teacher meeting or something. I could keep on going about how the school isn't exactly, well, good, but I'll keep it somewhat short. Don't go here.

Posted: July 17, 2011

My son just finished his 3 years at East Wake Middle and one in 8th grade now. It has been wonderful, the support that they recieved from the teachers is excellent! We are so lucky to have this principal she works every day and every night to make sure the students are learning. The biggest problem is the parents, their child makes it to 6th grade and they stop being involved. I would like to see the hispanic community ie the parents be more involved. Keep working hard East Wake Middle!!

Posted: July 16, 2011

This is a great school. My son has been here for one year and loves it. The Principal is serious about getting this school on the right track and I feel like the teachers and students are all working to improve themselves, the school and the image. My sons grades have improved and the teachers he had are encouraging. He is ready to try out for a sport now (7th grade). I am glad we came here and didn't listen to all the negative comments.

Posted: April 7, 2010

My child used to attend this school and I honestly wouldn't send another child there. The teachers really don't act as if they care about the students. They have completely given up on the kids. I wouldn't send my dog there....to be frank. If you are looking for an educational institution where your child can grow and learn, East Wake Middle is not the school for you.

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