I have heard many bad things about the Kent School District. Specifically, my children used to go…read moreto Kent Meridian High School but I moved them out recently. There are a lot of drug and fight problems at the school that the principal and administration won't address. I have emailed them and gotten no reply. Other schools like Mill Creek Middle School have problems too. Also, apparently bomb/gun threats are popular for students in the Kent School District. This should not be tolerated and heavy punishment should be enforced. If you want your children to be able to focus on school and not fights, sex, drugs, and other behavior, go to a different school!!

My child was bullied by the same year for 5 years straight and they did NOTHING! Still are doing…read morenothing and making her seem like it was all her fault. Try to call and chat with them about ways that would of made things better and they blew us off!! Said they won't help her with a counselor that's all on me and that she needs to move past it all but that they can see why she was bullied since she is so timid. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?! What the heck were you thinking why would you ever say that to a victim? Just to have them think it was her fault?? My siblings and I all went to this district and it has gone down hill since when we were there... RATHER than dealing with bullies -to which they say they have no tolerance for- they will all hold hands and sing songs before they are concerned with anything else.

Overall a great high school. Lots of excellent teachers - there are a few really bad teachers (but…read moreI'm sure that's the case anywhere). Office Staff/Administrators/Counselors all very accessible and helpful. They do a great job of having all school activities for both students and parents. They do have a FWPD officer on site however there is not a lot of drug/violence on campus that I see (especially compared to other FW High Schools).

Great school, but the school district is not as good as most…read more The teachers are great and re students are family. Over all I give the school a 5 because the school is friendly and respectful! Avid Gear up Drivers ed And many more activities the school has!

So not actually having a child enrolled in this school MAY mess with my ability to accurately judge…read morethe quality of this school....but my rating is as a spectator. Midway Elementary has two of the best playgrounds in DesMoines! A fantastic overall facility, and sits right next-door to Mt. Rainer HS's facility,track, pools, gym, tennis courts & more. I'd say that if my kids weren't in private school, they'd be in this school, for sure. (p.s. I've heard a lot of positive feedback from parents who's kids actually go here!)

I feel fortunate to have my daughter in this Christian school. The staff is professional yet caring…read morefor all students. The school is small and that is a good thing because it allows the students to participate in activities that some larger school could not. They are able to go on specialty field trips that are a lot of fun for the students.

alicia t, what makes…read moreyou say shes a pedo? she is a nice woman who cared for everyones safety and was a great teacher. she has moved on from her career as a teacher 2 years ago, meaning she no longer teaches at st philomena. so unless you are a parent of a student who graduated years prior (i assume you arent.) then tell us proof that she is a pedo. if you are a parent of a new student, you had the audacity to falsely accuse a teacher who retired 2 years ago. she cared, loved, and occasionally visits students of st philomena. she loved students no matter looks, religion, gender, or intelligence. so if you do have any proof, please say your childs name and proof. if she was a pedo, then why has nobody come out against her with actual proof? she wouldve been fired long ago if she was accused properly.

We have been a member of Rainer Christian for 13 years! I recommend this school to anyone. Both my…read morechildren ages 13 and 5 have excelled dramatically. We hope to keep them enrolled through graduation. Jessica Lothe