Wilkinson Middle School

Posted: May 6, 2026

Principal Gillespie lacks organization, direction, or clear communication, it creates a chaotic environment where staff, students, and parents struggle to get consistent information. Telling a student that you wanted them gone from the school is not professional and only hearing one side of the the story, failed to do proper investigations in all occurrences. Stating that student has counselors or her to talk too, but yet refuse to hear what the student has to say, always dismissive. Bullying is never investigated at all; just has her mind made up already on who did what. Mr. Powell ( 3rd Principle) absolutely tries his best to descalate issues as well having excellent communication skills.

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Posted: June 13, 2024

i absolutely DO NOT recommend putting your child in this horrible school. the teachers are really bad and do nothing but throw shade. every day i attended this i was depressed and would cry everyday after school. this school does nothing but drain your child of a happy childhood.

Posted: August 22, 2016

No I do not ! My son was harassed and the staff was made aware of the situation nothing was done . My son was stressed about going to school and have to feel afraid of going there .

Posted: August 22, 2016

Students are not. Accountable for their actions , a lot of students are harassed . Teachers are not aware or don't care

Posted: March 2, 2016

Posted: March 2, 2016

I love the staff and students at Wilkinson! The staff truly cares about their students in and outside of school!

Posted: March 15, 2015

Terrible school, the staff is terrible and they do nothing about bullying. Some of the teachers are actually bullying children verbally while nothing is done at all. If you value your child's self esteem and respect for authority. Don't go to this school!!

Posted: February 15, 2015

Cant control bullying problems until something actually happens and they blame the kid that has been bullyed

Posted: September 29, 2011

This is one of the worst schools in Texas. The teachers and staff are constantly harrasing the children about their appearance. Good kids that go to school everyday and make good grades are harrassed on a daily basis about their clothing. Are they going to school to learn or for a fashion show? When the kids try to go to the teachers for help with their work or for help with other peers bothering them they are blown off. When you try to adress an issue with the principal Ms. Nelson she avoids you and totally designates the issue to one of the assistant principals. But, she will be the first to yell and scream at the children and threaten them for no reason. if you have any other option for schools in Mesquite go to a different school because my child comes home crying all the time because of the way she's treated by certain staff at this school. There are a few good , hardworking teachers that care at Wilkinson but unfortunately the bad ones out number them.

Posted: September 19, 2011

The new administration started off decent (for one year), and then gave up completely. Admin is more concerned with fitting in with the low standards of some of the students than attempting to correct the glaring issues that are actually dangerous for students. Students run the facility. The teachers that are concerned with ethics and guiding our future are too frightened to speak up. Two parking areas have been closed off, which has caused a ridiculous and perilous situation after school. Sixth graders are confined to the portables, walking from class to class in the elements, not allowed to bring coats or umbrellas. At the graduation ceremony last year, the leader of the school encouraged students to come to her in lieu of their parents when in trouble. She also has cursed over the loud speaker where the student body could hear her. This is a Title I school, that has a newly renovated teachers' lounge.