Research Hoggetowne Middle School Charter Schools in Gainesville, Florida

“It has a great teacher/student ratio, but not a very organized system. Has potential, but they don't put in their best effort.”

“Hoggtowne provides a nuturing inviroment for students. Hoggtowne lacks the ability to provide proper education to children with learning difficulties. The turn over for teachers and staff are very high.”

“I will revisit this review next year when my student, who is enrolled in Hoggetowne, attends the local public high school. For now I am making the following observations: The curriculum is unique and has the potential to open unusual areas of learning for middle school students. Two examples of classes offerred to students are American Sign Language and their physical education class, Capoeira. However, the skills of the teachers to are yet to be tested. When the student enters high school, will she be able to compete with her peers in such areas as algebra and calculus, history and political science, english and literature. I've talked with her about things I believe a middle school student should know about history and the sinking of the Lusitania, and government and the electoral college. I only managed to get blank stars and confusion. I hope she can compete in her upcoming classes.”

“I am very happy with hoggetowne because my daughter seems to be progressing nicely. My only complaint is that as an absent parent I don't receive regular reports or notifications about parent teacher meetings i know that it is difficult but i feel that a child needs both parents to be interested in their school so i think the school has to make a genuine effort.”

“My son really loves this school. The staff are very accepting of all students. He will be here for all his middle school years. The principal is very open to all suggestions, and has always been there to meet any need my son has had. I recommend this school to any parent. Also the atmosphere is safe! They have a zero tolerence for bullying.”

“I think Hoggetowne is awesome the one on one time really is helpful. My child enjoys it and I am glad he will go all his middle school years there. The new teachers they have are great. It is wonderful wish it was bigger. The parent involvement is great, always willing to help it his shame other schools are that great with parents offering to help out.”

“I have 2 children that attend this school and I feel this school offers alot of things that other schools don't. I like this school and wouldn't ever take my children out!”

“This school should be shut down! There is a great need for someone who actually follows through with absolutely anything in that school. The principal has some great ideas (even if she is more biased towards some students than others)but she is not someone to follow through. The administrative clerk is so unorganized and lost in many circumstances. Many regulations are being broken on a daily basis to include safety issues. I highly do not recommend you to send your child to this school unless you would like to see your child fail. Even academically they are extremely lacking in even the very basic standards.”