Eleanor Murray Fallon Middle School

3601 Kohnen Way, Dublin, CA 94568, United States

Eleanor Murray Fallon Middle School is one of Dublin Unified School District’s 12 campuses. The Eleanor Murray Fallon Middle School has 1,486 students enrolled in grades 06-08. Enrollment has risen over the past year from 5 percent to  10 percent.

For the 2016-17 academic year, Eleanor Murray Fallon put average test scores in the top 5 percent of all schools in California (math ability is top 5 percent, and reading ability is top 5 percent). The 24:1 student: teacher ratio is higher than the 23:1 State average in California. Minority enrollment is 83 percent of the student body (majority Asian), which is 76 percent higher than the state average in California. The student population of 1,472 students in Eleanor Murray Fallon has risen by 19 percent over five school years. Over five school years, the teacher population of 62 teachers has risen 29 percent.

In Grades 6-8, Eleanor Murray Fallon serves 1,472 students. For the 2016-17 academic year, the number of students attaining Math skills is 83 percent (which is higher than the California state average of 38 percent). For the 2016-17 academic year, the number of students who gain Reading / Language Arts skills is 86 percent (which is higher than the California state average of 48 percent).

Test scores are well above the state average at this high school, indicating that most students are performing at or above grade level. Students at this school are improving more academically from one grade to the next compared to students at other state schools. Significant development with high test scores means students have better academic skills and are making greater gains at other state schools than their peers. Disadvantaged students at this school perform better than other students in the state, but there may still be differences in achievement in this area.

Learning isn’t always pleasant, but Fallon doesn’t make the studying all there is to it. While the education system is excellent and teachers are supportive, it does have much more to do. The social atmosphere is fine, the teachers are very vigorous about teaching. 

This school promotes good character, such as honesty, compassion and loyalty, in its students. Leadership is effective at this school. Leadership is fostered and promoted by numerous opportunities to take on the role. This school effectively supports learning differences between students. Above all, the students at Fallon are polite and outgoing while teachers also do their best to be active in the education of its students. The Principal is highly available, listens to issues and is open to new ideas. 

There are also various extracurricular opportunities available. Amazingly talented students, and generous encouragement from parents. There is no peer pressure and nobody judges even though children get poor grades. Ethnic diversity and socioeconomic class both have contributed to the inclusive community created by this school.

Lunch is fun and there are always music/activities of some kind. There are fantastic rallies and great PE options. Superb school.