Hall Middle School

200 Doherty Drive

School District

Larkspur-Corte Madera
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on January 07, 2022

We transferred our son from SFUSD to Hall Middle School when he was in the middle of 6th grade during COVID. We couldn't have been more welcomed. He has an IEP (Individual Education Plan) and has learning and behavioral differences. The transition was amazing. My son has academic workshop which helps him organize his homework. The teachers are amazing. They develop strong character, and accepting of all different personalities. Some kids told my son "If you're not weird, that's weird." I only wish we would have moved here sooner. I would highly recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on June 04, 2019

Teachers are incompetent, core curricula is weak.
Submitted by parent on May 24, 2019

Our children are thriving at Hall, and are well prepared for the rigors of high school.
Submitted by other on April 09, 2019

I would recommend this school to others!
Submitted by other on January 29, 2017

The classes are very good and the teachers are very understanding. Except for the algebra math teacher. She is terrible and cant teach.
Submitted by student on September 30, 2015

I am a 7th grade student her at Hall and I think that it is a great school. But, I think there is a lot of swearing, its not like I'm complaining cause I swear too (once in a while). The homework is really easy but challenging at times. And the only reason I'm giving my school 4 stars is that the teachers give out homework during the weekends, holidays, and day-offs even though that is illegal. I searched it up…...
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2015

I am a mother of a child at Hall Middle school, and have to admit it did not live to my expectations. The classes are slow and boring and the school could not care less about bullies. The teachers are below average (especially Science) and the bathrooms are filthy. I recommend a different school.
Submitted by parent on March 05, 2015

This school does not accommodate kids with issues like ADD and they don't stay on top of things. If your child struggles, don't expect extra support or understanding. They're only worried about test results, not individuals. And there are some teachers there that are just plain of disrespectful and demeaning to kids who are struggling. We've had a horrible experience with one teacher being disrepectful even with us adults and refusing to help when repeatedly asked. If your child doesn't need help and is naturally a good student then it will be fine but if your child struggles with any learning issues, trust me, find another school -this school is not at all what is once cracked up too be.
Submitted by other on December 02, 2014

this is a really good school. teachers are amazing, but just need a bigger campus
Submitted by parent on September 21, 2014

I wish I could rate this school higher . It worked pretty well for one of my children, but really has been such a struggle for my younger one. If your child has a learning difference, this is not the school for them. Poor services, a lot of ignorance and at times cruel interactions. If they are very motivated and organized, Hall can work well. But the lack of leadership is really discouraging. Couple great teachers along the way, but quite a few who are burnt out and need to move on.
Submitted by other on September 04, 2014

I am a student at Hall Muddle School and the lack of support from some of my teachers is below average. My parents have tried to contact some of my teachers on various occasions when my grades concerned them. My parents and I both agree that one of my teachers teaches us about just one culture and not specify on the curriculum. Next year I will be in 8th grade and I would not want to have that teacher again. If I were to get that teacher again then I would request a transfer. I don't blame the school for these things but the teachers
Submitted by parent on January 27, 2013

My son is in his last year at Hall. Better than Davidson from where we came in San Rafael, but middle of the road in terms of how the school performs overall. From my experience, the faculty seems disgruntled, and the Principal appears to spend more time putting out fires emanating from his difficult teachers, resulting in a huge distraction and poor reflection upon the students. I do empathize with the Principal to a degree, having to deal with a few dump truck teachers with tenure, protected by a very powerful union, which would be let go anywhere else in a sane world. Again, this distracts from the students which are the focus of the program. I also feel social agendas (environmentalism, cultural indoctrination) being imposed upon the students, which will not assist them in getting into the college of their choice, or their chosen field/vocation later in life. Sorry, but Larkspur School District needs to step in and have a how the cow-ate-the-cabbage chat with Hall s faculty.