Joseph H. Gaudet School

Posted: December 3, 2023

I dislike this school sooooo immensely it’s not even funny. I have never in my life seen such issues with bullying and even the front desk people think it’s funny to try and pick on me! (Mom) you all are absolutely unprofessional and you expect absolute obedience but can’t even get your stories straight. I will look forward to moving so much more than I ever have. You guys need a COMPLETE overhaul. I regret ever putting my children in this school. Shame on all of you.

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Posted: June 14, 2023

My child continuously comes home with stories of bullying where nothing is done to the boys that terrorize her. She has been physically hit with no repercussions. The school is disorganized and leadership appears lackluster. If you aren’t on the PTA FB group, good luck trying to be involved. Just a disappointing year. The only bright spot has been the reading specialist.

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Posted: April 16, 2021

Posted: April 16, 2021

I am in 8th grade and most of my teachers are very nice but the school overall is just bad, shady, never tells the truth and often covers up things

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Posted: March 19, 2018

Our 3rd child to attend Gaudet will finish 8th grade this year (May 2018). We have been very pleased with the caliber of teachers and administrators over the years (since (2003-2018). Our children have been challenged, given individualized attention frequently, especially when needed or requested, and achieved accordingly. Teachers and administrators have always seemed invested in the students' future; they have kept ahead of the state and country with updated curricula each year and have regularly enlisted input and support from parents and the community. They've provided innovative extra- and co-curricular activities through fundraisers, support from the PTG, a local non-profit education organization, and lots of staff volunteer time. Unfortunately, the town continues to underfund the schools, so the facilities are kept operating through seemingly temporary band-aid repairs.

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Posted: July 3, 2015

overall, my two years in this school were mediocre. they could have gone worse but they also could have gone much better. some of the teachers are good but others are NOT. they're bitter and some don't really care about their students. others walk around the halls and yell at students for doing normal things.

Posted: July 27, 2013

I'm a student at this school and it can suck sometimes. Okay, most of the time. I'm currently now in the 8th grade and PRAYING I don't make the mistake of getting the wrong teacher. The food is alright, but is pretty much painted cardboard. There are only a few good teachers, and the rest either make no sense or are extremely judgemental. Same thing with the principals. They are SOOO annoying and their motto is "Be Gaudet Great!" You know what I think of that, I would rather be slapped in the face with a sock full of buttter than go to them for help. On my left it says the community rating is 3 stars out of 5. Psh, it's more like 1!!! My brother is going to this school next year and I've warned him countless times how bad it is. Since this is the only public middle school in Middletown, you are pretty much being held up against your will. I may sound melodramatic, oh wait that was one of our lame "Vocab Words" that we "learned." I don't care if Mr. M or Mrs. B sees this, actually they should, more to the point, this school sucks. BIGTIME.

Posted: May 1, 2013

and a high five for Carmela gear that i give 5 stars for her hard work.

Posted: August 13, 2012

I have had a child at Gaudet for the past 2 years. We are a military family-- so move around a lot and certainly have many other schools to compare. Gaudet excels in creating a positive and safe environment for their students. The Principal and guidance counselors are extremely accessible and encourage parent involvement and feedback. I have found the majority of teachers to be open and responsive as well to parent feedback. Gaudet hasn't been given the respect it deserves and is continually underrated-- especially compared to Portsmouth Middle School. Last year, the 8th grade class at Portsmouth had numerous fights, drug and bullying issues. You just don't see that at Gaudet. Definitely worth looking it!!

Posted: August 10, 2012

I am a student here, I'm currently going into 8th grade, and I absolutely adore this school. I have read all of the other reviews and I do believe that it depends on what cluster you are placed in, and I think I was in the best clusters of the school so far. Trust me i do not like school in the slightest but i was crying on the last day of 7th grade, i miss my teachers so much! I was a barracuda, meaning I had Mr. Taylor, who might I add is the best teacher of all time, Mrs. Trefethen, Mrs. Zahm, and Ms. LaMond. I loved every class I had with them, I feel like they gave fair grades but I was a bit of teachers pet in Social Studies. Each class taught you some thing useful and I'm grateful to have met them and I was able to be their student

Posted: August 5, 2012

The only reason I am giving it one star is because I have to. I think this is the worst school we have had to deal with. My husband is in the Military so we move a lot. We moved out of Middletown due to our son having a very abusive 4th grade teacher Mrs. Ward. She called him names and belittled him constantly. He isn't the first student or the last that she has done this too. My husband and I talked to her about this and she did nothing. We spoke to the principle with nothing being done. Finally ended up going to the Superintendant. Again nothing was done about her abusive behavior. My son said he was scared to go to school because he thought she would hurt him. A child shouldn't have to deal with this.

Posted: May 7, 2012

We moved here in the middle of the year and my daughter is in the 4th grade. That meant here she had to be in the middle school rather than an Elementary school. I was very nervous about that but they do a great job of keeping the older grades separate from the 4th/5th graders. They never let them walk by themselves and are always in a group and with a teacher. Her teachers is wonderful-Mrs. Ward and has been very helpful in her transition. The academics are good. She is challenged and has homework every night. Her teacher is supportive and I am able to email her if I have any problems or questions. We are a military family and will be only here for a year and I feel that this school has been very supportive and has a good solid academic program. The Principle is out every morning and afternoon helping with traffic and greeting the kids. You don't see that all the time! Middletown school district in my opinion is the best. I have a son that attends Forest Ave and they share many of the same PE/Music teachers. I would recommend Joseph H. Gaudet.

Posted: November 14, 2011

Im a 7th grader at this school it is terrible. I wish I was a freshman because this school is terrible and the highschool (MHS) has a lot more freedom. I am The 9th Grade Leader. Students will know who I am but good for me not teachers because I have to complain about them. For the most part almost 90% of teacher I have seen are rude. They get mad for no reason sometimes. I am not being a stereotype and saying all of them are but honestly most I know are. The grading system is fake with numbers. It is confusing. The rules are so annoying even though I don't really follow most of them. You can't text or anything. In the highschool you can. Of course like al lschools the lunch is fake. I can't think of one thing thatis better here then in the middleschool 7th and 8th grade are my waiting years for highschool. Of coruse Aquidneck school was even worse. Btw I bring myownlunch because of this and anyways all they have is meat and i am a vegetarian.This school is AWFUL