Ruffner Middle School

Posted: February 11, 2026

This school sucks, teachers barely teach us stuff, and no one really cares.

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Posted: November 7, 2025

Parents must take an active role in their children's education, rather than simply sending them to school. My granddaughter has been a victim of bullying at this school, and her mother has addressed the issue with the administration on three separate occasions, only to be told that an investigation was underway while the bullying continued. Initially, the brother of the bully attacked my granddaughter, and when she responded, the girl's brother hit her on the head with a musical instrument. Furthermore, the bully attempted to engage my granddaughter in a fight with another girl. As my granddaughter is autistic, she is eager to attend school daily and has no desire to engage in physical altercations, which has caused her significant emotional distress. We have advised her against retaliating. It is truly disheartening. My oldest daughter has also spoken to the bully, suggesting that her mother accompany her to school to discuss the matter, only to be falsely accused of threatening the girl. The situation is unacceptable, and we are still awaiting a resolution. While no child is perfect, my granddaughter is certainly not at fault. The notion that it is acceptable to be different is admirable, but in this case, I firmly believe that the bully should face suspension. The administration at Ruffman must take decisive action to prevent bullying and protect students, rather than simply conducting investigations

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Posted: April 26, 2019

If your child has any disabilities please stay far away from this school.

Posted: April 26, 2019

Teachers and students here very much bully each other. Its sickening to see it

Posted: April 26, 2019

Very active when i have meetings and talk with some teachers

Posted: April 26, 2019

My son in 7th grade has NEVER brought home homework. The teachers claim the reallt dont give out homework just occasionally. So how am i as a parent supposed to know what my child is learning. Wait for him to tell me? Majority of the time he forgets because of his delay.

Posted: April 26, 2019

Poor communication on every level even by emails

Posted: April 26, 2019

Im sure it does. But some kids here are very disrespectful but so does the teachers

Posted: April 26, 2019

The principal has a attitude with her that rubs you the wrong way. When trying to bring a concern to her attention she quickly defends her position rather than listen to come up with a solution. Her name is principal Scott

Posted: February 19, 2019

I would rate my experience at this school to be a -10

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My daughter is always being picked on has developed anxiety attending this school.

Posted: June 1, 2016

As the first year comes to a close, I have to say I am over the moon with the Young Scholar program at Ruffner. We had worries beforehand about the school itself and the segregation of these kids from the general classes. My daughter has thrived here though, loving every day and learning constantly. She still skips to school like an elementary school kid, and comes home singing each day. The teachers are just amazing. Mr. baez, the science teacher, pushes them extremely hard, but gets great results and really nurtures a love of science. Ms. Butler is kind and funny and the kids adore her. Mrs. Pryor is an amazing woman - her vitality and personality helps move the kids on to bigger and better things. Mr. Aninyo is very smart and hopefully will set up a chess club next year. I would recommend the Young Scholars program to any parent of a gifted child in NPS, who is confident their child can handle the hefty homework load and packed schedule. In return, your child will find a family there, and develop skills that will improve their lives a hundredfold.

Posted: March 23, 2016

The jury is out on the culture in this school for me. My daughter has been touched inappropriately by a boy and has been physically assaulted by another and she is in her first year in the Young Scholar Program there.

Posted: March 23, 2016

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Posted: March 23, 2016

The jury is out on the culture in this school for me. My daughter has been touched inappropriately by a boy and has been physically assaulted by another and she is in her first year in the Young Scholar Program there.

Posted: September 15, 2014

Ruffner school has a behavior problem, I feel guilty as a parent because my daughter goes there. Some of the teachers are unprofessional, please watch what area you move to or your child will be attending a juvenile delinquent center

Posted: April 24, 2013

Ruffner Middle School is disgusting, the bathrooms usually flood in the locker room and in the bathrooms in the hallways. The councilors know little to nothing about programs. Last year, there were snakes in the girls locker room. There is also a large amount or racism and prejudice towards the Young Scholars Program, since there is mostly Caucasians in the program. Those who aren't in the program can be mean to the YS students when they get answers wrong on tests.

Posted: December 20, 2010

I attended the old Ruffner back in the 40's. Have no idea what the "academic standing" was, I just remember it as a positive experience. Mr. S. A. MacDonald was the Principal.

Posted: August 22, 2010

My daughter is a student going to 7th grade in the 2010-2011 school year and participates in the prestigious Young Scholars Program there. We are both equally satisfied with the great education she has been getting at Ruffner and I completely disagree with the poor rating this franchise has stricken upon that school. The list stating things that "A great school has..." is a near perfect match to the quality of Ruffner and that may never go away because of the many "challenging programs", "strong leadership", and "excellent teachers" there.