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David Starr Jordan Middle School in Burbank, California

David Starr Jordan Middle School Detail

(818) 558-4622
420 South Mariposa St.
Burbank, CA 91506
Levels: 6-8
District: Burbank Unified School District


David Starr Jordan Middle School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
White, non-Hispanic:40.77% (2009)
Black, non-Hispanic:2.84% (2009)
Hispanic:38.01% (2009)
Asian:5.18% (2009)
Pacific Islander:0% (2009)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0.08% (2009)
Unspecified:8.27% (2009)
Filipino:4.85% (2009)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:31.35% (2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:19.7% (2008)

David Starr Jordan Middle School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating4
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating4
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating4

David Starr Jordan Middle School Reviews

Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2009-09-21
“awesome teachers and they offer superb classes. They care about the students”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2009-05-18
“This is a wonderful middle school located in Burbank, California! It definitely has a family feel to it and one of the most outstanding young persons' choirs of all time!”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2008-05-22
“This school seems extremely focused on disipline, instead of helping the child to learn. The teachers need some extra training for the 'special needs' students as they tend to send them to the office for the smallest of offenses. Some of the rules when it comes to their 'no tolerance' policy are ridiculous. They over exaggerate the 'crime' of the student and seem to suspend too often. If your child had issues in Elementary, your child won't do well at this school. You're better off sending them to a private school, which is what I wish I could do.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2008-02-27
“This school is the best school in the entire universe. I am in the 8th grade and I am in the Gate program. It is a great experience to go through.”
This review was posted by a student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-10-23
“Excellent learning environment. The GATE program is perfect for teaching kids in preparation for college. My son is in 8th grade and is well prepared for high school and beyond.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2007-10-01
“This has been a great school for my daughter. She is entering 8th grade. She is a member of Cheer and in the band. She has been on honor roll every semester. The teachers were excellent in keeping me posted on what is going on and I really like 'My grade' web site now being used.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-05-25
“My son is in his 1st year at Jordan, in the 6th grade. It has been a great all around experience. The academic program is great. Any time we had a problem the AP Tom Kissinger was right on it. I could not have asked for a better place for my son to go to school.”
This review was posted by a teacher.
Quality Score: 2
Post Date:2006-05-06
“Too focused on discipline. Administration is often rude to students. Not an environment where a child can flourish unless they 'fit the profile'. There are other deep rooted issues with this institution. Is a very self important school. If you can afford, consider sending your child to private school.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2006-04-04
“Jordan is a strong school to enroll your children. What I mean by strong is, the school truly focuses on all of the important elements in education. (academics, sports, discipline and teachers that care). I would higly recommend this school to any parent in need of a good public school, in lieu of spending thousands of dollars on a private education.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 3
Post Date:2006-02-01
“The schools seems to have some good programs in place however there is a definite break down in communication between the faculty and the office. The teachers refer students to the office for discipline, for offences as small as forgeting a book, it is then up to an asst principal to dole out punishment without ever conversing with the teacher. Several times I have had to intervene and request that the asst principal speak with my son's teacher in order to smooth out an over zealous asst principal who seems to take pleasure in exacting discipline. I have also observed that the teachers and staff are often rude and disrespectful of students issueing commands and speaking to them in a harsh threatening way rather than taking an interest in them and getting to know them.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2006-01-05
“Under the expert leadership of Principal Mary Margret Kljunak, Jordan provides a place where students are challenged to excel in academics, citizenship and the arts. An award-winning choir program which includes hundreds of student voices, a fabulous band program, and a unique '7th period' class which gives students a choice of electives as diverse as Drama and Urban Naturalist to test the waters in fields which they may have poreviously never thought of exploring.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 4
Post Date:2005-10-01
“So far Jordan have proven to be have a very high quality academic program. My daughter has enjoyed her teachers and after meeting them myself agree. They are very attentive and focused on the success of each student in their class. The administration seem to have the school mission at the core and it shows.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-06-14
“Whoa! I am quite pleased of the great music program this school has to offer. I wish I had such a wonderful music instrumental program in my middle school days. These music students have true talent with a great teacher!”
This review was posted by a former student.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2005-02-22
“Our son graduated from Jordan in June of 2004. The teachers are wonderful. A real down to earth atmosphere.”
This review was posted by a parent.
Quality Score: 5
Post Date:2004-03-20
“I go to JMS and am in the 8th grade. I am apart of an award winning choir conducted by Mrs. Chris Demore. Every year we go to Disney Land and take home either 1st or second place, usualy 1st. My history teacher is Mr. Wilkins. He has been teaching there for like a billion years and is the greatest teacher ever. I really love my school but cant wait to go to burroghs!”
This review was posted by a student.




     




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