800 Winthrop Rd
San Marino, CA 91108

Huntington Middle School is a great school. Inside the classroom, teachers are very constructive and helpful, and always love watching their students learn and grow. Many take time to discuss important issues in the world and/or incorporate them into the lesson. That is a very engaging way to make students more aware of what is happening around them. The Special ED teachers are very kind and supportive. I know because I have many Special ED friends, and play with them often. Depending on how fast you learn, homework is not a problem. Teachers give enough time to do most of the day’s homework in class, leaving more time to do extracurriculars! Outside the classroom, students are actively encouraged to try new activities and make new friends. Bullying is not a big problem at Huntington Middle School, and any issues end with a chat with the vice principal or the principal himself, and an adequate punishment. There are many clubs and activities to choose from, so students can do things they’re interested in with people of the same interest! Overall, Hunting Middle School is an amazing middle school. The environment is friendly and supportive inside the classroom and out.

I didn't really like the hypercompetitive atmosphere at this school. A lot of opportunities at this school, esp. student led ones, are unfulfilling or otherwise straight bullshit. There are some gems (in the people and the activities) but they are few and far between.(For what it's worth, I now go to Caltech, but I don't attribute that to my high school experience as a whole.)

My child has been attending this school for 2 years. The place and staff reminds me of the Stepford Wives. From what I can tell and hear from other parents, Carver is the better elementary school in San Marino. I feel like Principal Shields is the problem. She cares more about donations and fundraising. Maybe next year we'll try to get our child transferred to Carver.