Hall Middle vs Laurel Dell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hall Middle
Larkspur · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
Laurel Dell Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students
| Measure | Hall Middle Larkspur, California | Laurel Dell Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 1,334 | #2661 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1455 of 15,369 | #32955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 440 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| city | Larkspur | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hall Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 38.5).
- •Hall Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Hall Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Hall Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 93.7%).
- •Hall Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.9).
- •Hall Middle is the larger school with 440 students compared with 287.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hall Middle better than Laurel Dell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hall Middle ranks higher (80.2 vs 38.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hall Middle and Laurel Dell Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Larkspur and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hall Middle: 440. Laurel Dell Elementary: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hall Middle and Laurel Dell Elementary rank in California?
Hall Middle is 65th of 1,334 and Laurel Dell Elementary is 2661st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).