based on 8 reviews
Piedmont Middle School
955 Piedmont Rd.
San Jose, CA
95132
(408) 923-1945
http://www.berryessa.k12.ca./schools/piedmont/piedmont.htm
By: parent
Date: May, 2007
Piedmont Middle is suffering from a lack of leadership: I think we've seen five principles in the two years my son has attended. Teacher quality is mixed. Some are engaged, some waiting to retire.
By: parent
Date: August, 2006
I commend the teaching staff at Piedmont Middle School. My son entered into Piedmont Middle with Star test scores in the 'Below Basic' skill level for most of the test categories. He just entered Piedmont High School this year and just received his Star test scores for 8th grade and scored in the 'Advanced' level for most of the categories. We, as his parents are extremely proud of this improvement, but must credit the Teachers of Piedmont Middle for his achievement. Thanks PMS Teachers......Mrs. S. McNeil, Mrs. A. Avery, Mr. G. Gairaud, Mrs. G, Ausman and a special thanks to his counselor Mrs. J. Grumm
By: parent
Date: May, 2006
The quality of the academic programs were awesome the first year my daugter attended PMS this in the year of 2004-2005. The quality of academics from the year: 2005-2006 is not all that great anymore it is very mediocre and very disappointing in the quality of teaching there now. The availability of music was excellent in the year of 2004-2005, but in the year of 2005-2006 it is very dry and not so good. The number of students versus the number of teachers is overwhelming. The environment at the school is not as good as it was in 2004-2005 that has gone down hill extremely. The parent involvement has really taken a toll and gone down. The whole environment and academic level to me has go down significantly and I very disappointed in all that is happen this year especially in the last 4-5 months of the school year.
By: parent
Date: May, 2006
outstanding academics--specifically math classes. music program is strong. epectations for success and schievment are high.
By: parent
Date: March, 2006
I love the music program here. It made me a music addict and I have great appreciation for it. The teachers were very caring and the students so loving towards each other. Go Piedmont!
By: parent
Date: December, 2005
Great social school. Great for new studentss moving in the middle of a school year. Great eigth grade teachers. My favorite is McNeil. She is great with students and has a creative way of teaching.
By: parent
Date: April, 2005
Offers a variety of school activities. Great academic porgrams with excellent teaching staff.
By: parent
Date: April, 2005
Piedmont is diverse ,however it does not address the needs of the African American Students at all. The teachers are lacking in the math department and the administrators are so hung up dress code violations, that they have lost their focus on meeting the academic needs of the minorities that may need extra support and guidance.So thankful I can afford to send my kids to a provate school next year.
