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Shamrock Middle School
(678) 874-7602
3100 Mount Olive Drive
Decatur, GA 30033
Level: 6-8
District: DeKalb County School System

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Census Info	Value	Year
Student Teacher Ratio:	12.47%	(2008)
White, non-Hispanic:	22.82%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	56.1%	(2008)
Hispanic:	8.62%	(2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0.09%	(2008)
Multiracial:	4.12%	(2008)
Asian:	8.25%	(2008)

Shamrock Middle School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	3
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	3

Shamrock Middle School Reviews


Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2009-09-01 “i go to shamrock and i absolutely love it.its the most mannered school ever thanks.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2009-06-19 “My child has learned an enormous amount at Shamrock. Her homework captured my interest and she often learned things that I didn't learn until I was in college. My primary concern with the school is that bullying including physical violence is rampant. Were I to transfer her to a private school, it would be for that reason not the quality of teaching. Teachers and administrators take action when they note physical violence. However, a program needs to be conducted such as that in the Seattle school system on bullying to prevent its occurrence in the first place. Simply punishing students for doing it doesn't solve the problem. I also think that there are inter-racial issues in the school that need to be addressed. My daugher went to a very diverse elementary school that emphasized multiculturalism and there was little if any racism or interracial violence.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2009-06-04 “I am glad my children will not be attending this school next year. Too much emphasis on 'tucking in that shirt' and not on finding out how to reach a child and making learning interesting instead of pounding it in. Also one of my child's teachers was constantly making critical and arrogant remarks regarding his work or lack of work which kept him upset and unable to care about what he was learning. I realize teaching is hard work, but at least think of a way to make it interesting.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2009-06-03 “I believe Shamrock Middle is out of the top rated schools in Georgia. It has different races and cultures. The school has over 1000 students. I am proud to a student there.” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2009-05-25 “This school to me needs a lot of work. Some teachers are mean as well as the administrators, and mostly you get in trouble for things that are not even serious, and sometimes you get in trouble for things you don't even do, and sometimes when you get in trouble its not even a big thing just a simple warning should be good enough and if they do it again then they have to suffer the consequences. I believe that they give use good work and most of the teachers do good at there job, well Some of my teachers anyway. Some of these teachers need better organization skills but I guess I can deal with Shamrock another year!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2009-04-29 “I totally agree. Shamrock is a great school -- much better than what its test scores indicate.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2009-04-26 “Shamrock cares so much for the students who do RIGHT because they cant help you if you dont want to be helped and thats your choice and you will learn from the mistakes later on in life but everyone else whos goes to shamrock has a good time , they make new friends , and learn alot . I try hard in school and I know all the administration very well. Right now Im in Gifted, High Achiever, and Advanced classes.I play the violin and I have the BEST Orchestra teacher ever,I've learn to speak French and Spanish. Shamrock is a great school and I without a doubt would reccommend your child to come here for 6th,7th,and 8th grade. Thank You! ;)” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2009-03-11 “this school is a bad school. bad classes. the teachers dont care if your failing, and the princaple does not care about anything.... do not send your child to this school! trust me this is coming from a sixth grade student! please if you value your childs education dont do it! bad bad bad bad school. send to a private school where they care” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2009-02-16 “The school barely gets by.... I removed my child after their grades went down, the teachers were not concerned & My child lost an entire year of learning. However my child did learn to fight, lie & curse.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2008-09-08 “I surely agree with these comments. I don't think they challenge the students enough and are very institutional in their dealings. They are so very afraid of the students they make them tuck in their shirts when they get to school. Seems like there are more important things to think about. How about dignity and inspiration?!” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-09-05 “Wonderful school! Teachers are great!!! If you're out there concerned about bullies at this school- think again. I've been at this school for 3 years now, and believe it or not, I haven't even seen or experienced more than 2 fights. I agree that this school had bullying issues a few years ago, but not anymore! =)” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2008-03-26 “To rate this school, you should visit Henderson Middle near Northlake, Peachtree Middle Charter on Tilly Mill, Renfroe Middle in Decatur, Inman Middle in Virginal Highlands, and Riverwood in Sandy Springs. After visiting those schools you will form your own well-researched opinion. You will find that Shamrock is an uninspiring, very institutional, not exciting, school. It may get the job done, but your child will bloom better somewhere else.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2008-01-07 “I do not rate this school so very high in the special needs program for children. Some of the teachers should not be with the special needs children. Some of the teachers that they have should work with the children more then they are allowed. They need to give some more support to the special needs programs and stop trying to cut cost so much.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2007-08-31 “I also feel that there needs to be some sort of class on organization for the incoming 6th graders and they do need to go to their lockers more so they don't have to carry around so much stuff. My child is now in the 7th grade and can go to the locker more and I helped him get organized with a binder for each class with supplies in the binder. 7th Graders also eat earlier which I am thankful for. I do disagree that the 6th graders eat last, they should be first because they are the youngest and need more nourishment more often then the 8th graders. The 8th graders should eat last they are bigger and stronger.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2007-08-30 “I think this school is ok it has great teachers but, I think that they could have more classes; as in reading and a class for children who are not so orginized. The 6th grade class should be getting more time for things like locker breaks and time to switch for classes. They should also let 6th graders play sports and try out for things such as football, basketball, cheerleading,step team, track and things and activitys like that. I also think that they should have the 6th grade 7th grade and 8th grade move around the school more(class wise) They should also let you talk in the morning when you get to school. They should listen to the kids ideas of what they would like to happen to the school like an idea box and they could cme up with some things for the school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2007-02-20 “There is a need to expand on the Visual Art Program. The Visual Art class is good but would like to see more Art classes at different levels.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 3 2005-02-05 “I am a student at shamrock and i am in the 7th grade. I must say that 6ht grade is so much better. The teachers in the 7th grade really just dont care. For example i was in class one and day and i raised my hand because i had a question. The teachers' responce was 'what do you want.'I had always been a little intimidated by the teacher and that comment didnt help. I said'i dont understand how to do _______.'She replied 'what do you mean you dont understand_________? Thats your problem not mine. Deal with it.'I was shocked. I knew that she had always been a little strictbut shes' the teacher and that is her job to.' My mom had a conference with her. During the conference the teacher made comments like' the kids are supposed to be afraid of me' and other rude remarks. The teacher quality, horrible!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2004-09-26 “My child attends the sharock and the feedback I recieve from the children and parents concerning the teachers are awful. They have no respect for the children and there is constant negative words being said in the classroom to the children. We are new in the area and have traveled all over the world and this is the worst I have ever heard on how the teachers talk to the children and do not show any conern or help. The teachers are leaders and and what the teachers show and do will follow students for the rest of their lives. They have monitors, but do they have the volume up on how the teachers are talking negative to the students and what they say to them. I will be keeping a close eye on my child's teacher. My child comes home upset daily becuase her teacher negative words. Check your staff.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2004-09-14 “Shamrock is a great school with many great teachers. The leadership is dedicated and works well with parents. The band program is excellent. The biggest draw back this year are the class sizes, 30 is average and a few have more kids. This is a function of state guidelines rather than school choice. Unfortunately the county continues to transfer kids in under the no child left behind program.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2004-05-15 “This school has great leadership. The teachers try hard and are accessible by e-mail or appointment. The student body is diverse. Strong anti-bullying, anti-drug, anti-violence, anti-truancy programs. Facilities are a little old. Popular culture very big among students, not much peer support for academic achievment.”

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