My wife and I moved to this district without having thought about schools for our children. We were lucky as could be to have been right next to Marshall school and now have two children there. A wonderful school with involved teachers, a diverse student body, and an administration that is very supportive.
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Posted by a parent on 03/11/09
This is our last year at Marshall. Not very happy about the direction that the school is heading towards. I think the staff is wonderful. However, the new principal (for 2 years) has not been proactive in supporting parents. Principal lacks the personal skills with interacting with both children
... Read more and parents. The principal does not follow-up on concerns that parents have. In addition, there is a lack of educational challenge for high achieving students. The focus is on the below average students pushing their API levels up. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/05/09
We can't say enough about Marshall. The teachers are passionate about their work and very much care about the children. The Principal is wonderful, the PTA does great community events and do put a lot of time and effort, all for the children's education. Our children love going to school every day.
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Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
Marshall is a great school. My son has attended there for the last 4 years. The staff is awesome, teachers are open to communication, office staff is friendly and helpful. The PTA cares about the students and faculty and work together to make Marshall a better learning environment for our students.
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Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
Marshall is the home of some of the best staff a parent could ask for when it comes to your child's education. From the principal, teachers, special services, even the janitorial staff. The care and concern for the youth of our community is evident. The school spirit is contagious. The parent/grand
... Read more parent involvement in great and the entire staff and PTA work together to instill a great sense of self confidence and superior educational experience for the students. It's one great group of educators I am proud to be a part of. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/09
This is a wonderful school with great teachers and committed parents. I highly recommend this school.
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Posted by a parent on 12/08/08
Marshall is a perfect example of how you should not judge a school by its API number alone. That number, while good, does not reflect the incomparable content of the education children receive at Marshall. The teachers are excellent and experienced, the prinicpal is practiced and professional, the parents
... Read more are involved and interested, and the students are diverse and enthused about learning. The Marshall experience is difficult to replicate, and it helps keep generations of Castro Valley families enthused about our community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/27/08
When a community and a faculty work together the results are amazing. I couldn't possibly consider moving my kids to a different area.
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Posted by a parent on 08/20/08
Marshall is a very well rounded school. The teachers are wonderful and easy to talk to...and there is a lot of parent involvement. Marshall has great school spirit and the school really teaches my two children respect as well as encouraging great academics. The parents are also very friendly and the
... Read more children there are very down to earth....that seems to be the atmosphere of Marshall. It is about academics, as it should be...but is also so much more. Great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/07
I am very happy with this school my child is entering third grade next year. So far all of her teachers have been friends as well as mentors, parent and principal involvment is high.
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English as Second Language
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Castro Valley schools — Marshall Elementary School is located at 20111 Marshall St, Castro Valley CA 94546. 20111 Marshall St is in the 94546 ZIP code in Castro Valley, CA The school district for Marshall Elementary School is the Castro Valley Unified School District. Marshall Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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