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Marin Horizon School

305 Montford Ave, Mill Valley, CA, 94941-0949 -

School Notes Overview:

Our mission at Marin Horizon School is to challenge students to be self-reliant thinkers and lifelong learners. Through our Montessori-inspired, integrated and multi-cultural curriculum, we inspire academic excellence, nurture students' natural love of learning, and encourage them to be confident individuals who are responsible to each other, the community, and the world. We are located on two acres of land in Mill Valley, California, in a safe, quiet, and friendly residential neighborhood surrounded by the redwoods of Mt. Tamalpais. We serve families from towns and cities throughout Marin County, San Francisco and the North and East Bay areas....

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School Overview:

	Marin Horizon School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	Institute for Independent Education National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Year Founded	1977
County	Marin County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	283 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	27%	40%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 86 students
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 26 students
	Grade 2 - 22 students
	Grade 3 - 21 students
	Grade 4 - 20 students
	Grade 5 - 19 students
	Grade 6 - 24 students
	Grade 7 - 22 students
	Grade 8 - 23 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	36 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	33%
Average Class Size	24
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 15 / rolling
% on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$12,990
Head of School	Roz Hamar
Admissions Director	Sharman M. Bonus
Sport
Total Sports Offered	7
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Football	Gymnastics
	Soccer	Softball
	Track and Field
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	10
	Extracurriculars
	Capoeira	Chess
	Cooking	Dance
	Drama	Guitar
	Gymnastics	Lego Engineering
	Student Council	Visual Art

School Notes:

Montessori-inspired, student-centered, experiential learning
Integrated and inter-disciplinary curriculum with a multicultural and global focus
Spiral curriculum introduces advanced topics at early ages
Spanish classes, Toddler – 8th grade
Integrated Technology curriculum with high computer-to-student ratios & laptop carts for classroom use
Media Literacy Program
Artist-in-Residence Program
Music and performing arts program, including 4 major performances a year
Outdoor Education camp, 1st – 8th grades
Leadership Development, K – 8th grades
Strong emphasis on writing, public speaking, time-management, conflict resolution and research skills
High school placement counseling and SSAT test preparation
Self- and peer assessment promote independence and critical thinking
Profile last updated: 10/13/2009

In the News:

$900,000 to pay for pedestrian project (Marin Independent Journal)
posted on August 19, 2009 at 07:03:28 am
A $900,000 state grant will help fund pedestrian improvements along a couple of roads in Homestead Valley.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94941)	School Zip (94941)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	28,718 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	76%	32%
Population Average Age	43 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$91,283	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	47 years old	41 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (94941) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	65% / 35%	55% / 45%