Transfering from private middle school to public, mid-8th grade

I know this may seem like a surprising decision, but after much consideration, we’re transferring our child from private school to King Middle within the next few weeks. The reasons are varied—ongoing unaddressed bullying, high turnover of teachers and students, and a lack of preparation for public high school, just to name a few. They attended public elementary school in BUSD, so they’re familiar with the system and have a few existing friendships, which helps. We’re curious if anyone has feedback about being the “new kid” at King or if anyone has gone through a similar transition. We’re already fully committed to Berkeley High, so we’re focusing on the positives of getting a head start in re-adjusting to the public school culture. Thanks in advance for any insights!