I am very disappointed with the counselors and administration. The school is not want expected to be, The administration at the front desk unfriendly and uncaring. No one seems to care about the new students getting what they need. No help to parents at all. How do they get good ratings I do not understand!
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/09
So far I have had two children graduate from Davis Drive Middle School. They have enjoyed their time there, and I have been happy with teachers, other staff, and what my children have learned. The quality of teachers there is excellent. I think the main problems they have are numbers of students,
... Read more not enough feedback to parents (like Thinkwave that the high school has), and limited electives (but they are sufficient). Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/08
davis is a great school. there are some issues, and little things that davis should change but other than that its great! i know that everytime i walk into that building i feel safe, just as i should!
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Posted by a student on 12/28/07
This school is great. The new principal has done good calling home every Friday telling everyone the events of that week. This is the best school in the district.
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Posted by a student on 10/10/07
Two of my children attended Davis Drive Middle and had a great experience. They soared in academics, sports, and leadership. They are now in college majoring in aerospace engineering and biology. Now, we have a middle school child who is at Davis Drive. He just completed his sixth grade year and did
... Read more very well. He was awarded the Panther Pride award during first semester (high grades and good character) and attained all A's. Hats off to the remarkable staff and families who support education! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/14/07
We moved from Massachusetts and picked this area of Cary specifically for DDMS. We were very disappointed. The school is so big that your child is just another number. The entire staff is completelty unprofessional. Don t understand why it gets such a good rating. We switched our 7th grader to a
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Posted by a parent on 02/21/07
My daughter switched schools because of how bad this school was. There was so much bullying and the teachers just do not care. After my daughter switched to west cary she has been much happier. Her grades have been better and the teachers care!
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Posted by a parent on 11/11/06
I chose this school because of reviews on this website, and also it's proximity to the Elementary school (right next door). I was warmly welcomed. My daughter was given a tour and explanation of her classes and so far so good. They do a good job of keeping each grade separate. The classes are long
... Read more (about 90 min.) there are fewer subjects for sixth grade, just three core classes and one elective each day, but I think that is a good way to transition them from Elementary to the next level. I'm not fond of the grading scale - 94 and up is an 'A'. I have never understood why schools do that... Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/17/06
I have 2 special needs kids here, one with HF autism and ADHD, the other with Cerebral Palsy, LD and ADHD. I am thrilled with their education and the support they've gotten from peers and teachers. No bullying at this school either! :)
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Posted by a parent on 03/20/06
This school is rated on of the best Middle schools in NC. Daughter loves the diversity, as well it's the feed school for Green Hope High. Open for only 6 years with 97% of graduates attending college.
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* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,208
Students per teacher:
18
Full-time teachers:
67
Number of classrooms:
80
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Special Education
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Cary schools — Davis Drive Middle School is located at 2101 Davis Dr, Cary NC 27519. 2101 Davis Dr is in the 27519 ZIP code in Cary, NC The school district for Davis Drive Middle School is the Wake County School District. Davis Drive Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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