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#837 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 9% in state

Hall Middle

Middle School · Larkspur-corte Madera · Larkspur, CA

A Larkspur-corte Madera middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Doherty Dr., Larkspur, CA 94939

  • Math 71% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+36.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.3 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.1:1
District spending per student$17,530
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Hall Middle score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency71%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 74% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2024
Math
71%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

11.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hall Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 85Very Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low187/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$182,743

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,104/mo

College educated

76.2%

Homeownership

49.3%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94939; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Adaline E. Kent MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.15–81.3 mi513Compare →
James B. Davidson MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.16–81.9 mi1,040Compare →
North Bridge AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0private2–82.3 mi68Compare →
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes San RafaelPrivate · tuitionNot rated4–122.4 mi9Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Larkspur-corte Madera

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$17,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hall Middle is listed in Larkspur-Corte Madera; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hall Middle

Hall Middle is a public middle school in Larkspur, CA, part of Larkspur-corte Madera, serving approximately 443 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #837 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hall Middle

What grades does Hall Middle serve?

Hall Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hall Middle?

Hall Middle has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hall Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Hall Middle is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hall Middle rank in CA?

Hall Middle ranks #837 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hall Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Hall Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hall Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hall Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hall Middle a charter school?

No, Hall Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hall Middle a Title I school?

No, Hall Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hall Middle?

11.1% of students at Hall Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Marin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 94939)
7,372
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
46.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94939; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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