Thurgood Marshall Middle School 9700 Avenue of Nations, San Diego, CA 92131

"Just had a harrowing experience when the school reported my grandson as absent today. He's on my watch, but his dad, got the call. For an hour, dad tried to contact the school...he could only leave voice messages, and no one returned his call. When he reached someone in the counseling office, they only offered to redirect his call (to the voice msg system). I drove (5 mi) to the school to find my grandson. He was in class and had been at school all day. This has happened before at this school. This is unacceptable not to mention NERVEWRACKING!"

"This school is great! I've been going there for two years, and have already made a lot of friends! If you're going to middle school next year, this school is perfect. Can't wait to see you!"

"I'd say the academic stuff is really good. But the lunch time is too early and I think they should make the lunch time later than just 10:45. Make it like 11:20 or more. But overall still good!"

"This school is absolutely excellent. I am currently an 8th grade student at Marshall, and I am extremely thankful to have gone to such a great school. Entering Marshall, I had heard many 'horror' stories about the troubles of Middle School. Upon my entrance, I immediately found that the staff, teachers, principal, and students are very nice and helpful. Although the size of the school is daunting, you will quickly learn how the school works very quickly, whether it be by yourself, or with someone helping you. Once you learn what to do and where to go, you may enjoy many of Marshall's great offerings (i.e. Clubs, Electives, etc.). All in all, I am disappointed that I have to leave such a great school, I've made many friends here, and I only hope that I can have a similar experience next year when I enter High School."