The Performing and Fine Arts Academy, serving grades 6-12, offers a unique balance of rigorous…read moreacademic instruction and intensive instruction in the performing and fine arts. Areas of artistic training range from drama, dance, music and the fine arts to stagecraft and computer animation. In addition to being named a National School of Distinction in the Performing and Fine Arts, The Performing and Fine Arts Academy has been regularly recognized in the local community through Elly (recognizing outstanding theatre in the Sacramento area) nominations and awards, participation in the Jammies (music recognition program for students), and many other events. All of our students are taught by arts teachers who continue to be professional practicing artists in the community, allowing students to learn not only the technical aspects of artistic expression, but also what it is like to be a professional practicing artist. Academically, our students excel. Our academic teachers are highly trained and our courses are rigorous. Even with the rigor of our courses, the Academy routinely has over 70% of its students on the honor roll. Many high school seniors go on to prestigious four year universities and art schools.

Fun school dance not a lot of things to do very little people almost all 6th graders because it was…read moreone of the first school dances and 6th graders were seeing new things fine school dance had fun with my friends

Amazing stadium and such a beautiful school!!…read more I love the attention to details and all the beautiful landscaping. They layout and feature feel well thought out and actually useful and aesthetically pleasing.

This school is extremely unorganized and the staff is very lazy. They do not help the students the…read moreway they should and choose to ignore them when help is needed. Tey priotize sports and leave no help for students who actually wanna achieve academically.

Amazing school would definitely recommend nice teachers pretty go education and lunch is pretty…read moregood there is some bullying but the teachers do stuff to stop and those people are wrong there was probably just don't speak up

They forgot to include the used syringes and condoms on the playground. It's everywhere.read more

This is my kids first year at Jefferson in kindergarten and 1st grade. This school has a good…read moreflowing pick up and drop off area that keeps traffic on the street pretty minimal. The teachers and staff have been very helpful and friendly and at the end of the day make sure no kid gets past the gate without their parent or guardian

Unprofessional, rude staff, especially the principal, told my sons friend that he needs to do…read moresomething with his hair. Got no justice fo him. Held my daughters 13 year old friend to the floor while she was screaming that they were hurting her, still didn't get off of her. My children will not be coming back next year.

Hooooooolllllllyyyyyyy shit bro what a f-ing school!! I just watched their boys basketball team…read morescore - I shit you not - 45 more points - than their opponents. Wtaf

My review is for their summer swimming program at this location. My boys really enjoyed their…read morelessons here and were always eager to come. I liked that the classes weren't too big in the ratio of instructor to student (1:6) Their facility is nice, clean and they have plenty of parking. There is also a nice big shaded bleacher area for the parents to sit and wait. We will definately be back for swim lessons again next year.

You can really see that they care about our kids they strive to go above and beyond to prepare…read moreours kids for high school and for life. I was amazed by ms. Dickerson, mr. kathey, and mr. suvage you can really tell the staff is happy here!!!!

My daughter attends Maryhill Midtown, and I honestly can't say enough good things about this…read moreschool. From the moment we first stepped on campus which is now 5 years ago, it just felt different -- warm, welcoming, and full of energy. The teachers are incredible -- caring, attentive, and truly invested in each child's growth. The curriculum strikes such a great balance between strong academics and creative, hands-on learning. My daughter has grown so much in both confidence and curiosity since starting here and even visits her favorite teacher Ms. Castro. The sports programs are another huge highlight! There's such a great community spirit, and it's clear that the staff..shout out to Mr. Kennedy...values teamwork, leadership, and fun just as much as skill. What I love most is how inviting the environment is. You can feel the pride and positivity in everything from the classrooms to the playground. It's a place where kids are genuinely excited to go to school every day. I love every year they have been introducing new electives from sewing to DnD to even a T Swift club that is engaging for everyone. If you're looking for a school that blends strong academics, great extracurriculars, and a warm community -- Maryhill Midtown is a gem. We couldn't be happier.

A World-Class Learning Community -- and an Distinguished School…read more Both of my daughters have been a part of Merryhill since before they turned one, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, the school has provided a warm, family-like environment where students, parents, and teachers genuinely connect and collaborate. Merryhill's academics are comparable to top performing schools -- accelerated, challenging, and thoughtfully designed to help every student reach their fullest potential. As an Apple Distinguished School, technology and innovation are seamlessly integrated into the classroom, empowering students to think critically, create, and lead with confidence. Beyond academics, the variety of extracurriculars is extraordinary -- from Taylor Swift Club, Sewing, and Pokémon Club to sports and creative arts -- there's something for every child to discover and enjoy. Oh yes and Kids Kitchen ‍ The leadership of Mrs. Kennedy and Mr. Wallis has been remarkable. Their vision, compassion, and commitment to academic excellence create an atmosphere where teachers truly partner with families to nurture both the mind and heart of every student. From daycare at Merryhill Karista through elementary and middle school here at Merryhill Midtown has been a place of growth, belonging, and inspiration. We only wish there were a high school level to continue this incredible journey. Thank you Mustangs Parm Dhillon

Not what I'd call the best school. I mean, c'mon, the campus is a literal road, apart from the…read moretrack, the basketball courts, the field, and the buildings. There are a few nice teachers I was lucky enough to end up with this year, but from what I've heard from others- and a bit from my personal experience, too- there are quite a few horrible people working at this school. The schedule planning seems like it would be a joke at first, but then you realize you're stuck sprinting up and down the stairs all day- last year I had a friend whose legs were constantly sore as he continuously had to travel from the first floor to the third and back down to the first, over and over again. All in three minutes. The campus security people blare their whistles in the echoey halls, one time my hearing in my left ear was temporarily damaged from it. There's bird crap everywhere, and nobody ever cleans off the tables, so if you just wanna sit down to eat like they're always screaming at you to do, you either run around, hopelessly trying to find a single spot where a bird hasn't done its business, or accept defeat and sit down in the disgusting substance in shame. There's so many bullies at school, constant fights breaking out left and right, all that's done about it is putting up anti-bullying posters or yelling at the people fighting to back off. I'm glad they at least break up the fights- the crowds clog up the tight halls- but seriously, could you not find ways to stop fights from happening, like teach people, I dunno, VERBAL COMMUNICATION? Which brings me to the topic of Restorative Justice, which from my experience, is a total joke. We form a circle, and then the teacher asks us things like what's our favorite candy bar, or what did we do over break. What justice does this restore? What's that even supposed to mean? If middle school is supposed to prepare us for high school, why are we spending time talking about chocolate rather than, gee, I dunno, using class time wisely so we don't get so far behind? Seriously, we get all these interruptions such as drills every month or so, and these RJ circles, we get really far behind- which is especially a problem in compacted math, as we've basically gotta do roughly 200% of a school year with only 100% of the time. Previously mentioned interruptions causes us to get tons of homework- you'll go a day with nothing to do at home but relax, then suddenly, 5 assignments due the next day that you've gotta pull of an all-nighter to complete on tie. People are so unmotivated to do the right thing at school, all they do is punish students with no rewards for good behavior. People brag about having C's and D's because they just can't care enough to do better. I've seen something growing inside the drinking fountains, and people rushing out of stalls without at least rinsing their hands, so that's a big no-no... now, this is all pretty bad, but there's some good as well. We are able to buy lunch at school (from what I hear it doesn't fill you up at all, but it's something), there are some very nice teachers who genuinely care about their students, and people who wanna make the school a better place... but it's just so awful that there's not really a way we can actually help it. I've been a member of the PTSA since I got here and found that it was available, and haven't seen any changes to the school being made, and the principal and vice principals seem to kinda wish we'd just go away, as they'll try to get something to work and show a lot of support, before yanking the rug out from under us and ruining it by incorrectly planning something or saying we can't do something or just not being able to help out. 2/5, wouldn't recommend.

This school, absolutely HORRIBLE! I wish I could give it 0 stars. I don't usually complain but this…read moreschool is unacceptable. The bathrooms are always locked and dirty, teachers are rude and don't care, once a student peed on his chair because the teacher didn't let him use the bathroom and the bathrooms were also all locked. Don't trust ur kids with the men there as well, I was touched inappropriately and nobody would believe me or listen. I was touched by not one but multiple. Ever since then I always wear baggy clothes that cover my body even though I already wore baggy clothes back then so nobody could blame it on what I was wearing. I'm telling you this school ruined my mental health badly and I never want to go back there ever again. And the social worker/social counselor doesn't care at all and she also twists my words and forces me to talk when I don't feel comfortable talking about something she wants to know, and she also promised not to tell anybody but then the whole office knew and both my parents, of course I didn't tell her remotely close to everything but some stuff were rlly private and it hurt when I found out practically everyone knew, I also told her about me being touched and she didn't really believe me and didn't do anything about it. I was also bullied and there was nothing done about it. I don't recommend this school at all please don't go here I'm begging you. PARENTS BE AWARE!!!

My favorite school by far. Excellent teachers, great…read morefacility, amazing gymnasium, overall great environment for learning. I can't praise this school enough. Only complaint will be the bathroom situation but other than that it's amazing. Highly recommend this to any family with kids starting middle school!!

I haven't went here yet but I'm planning on it but i hope o get in and it looks like a really good…read moreschool