The staff and school community are committed to meeting the unique academic and social needs of Horrall children in a caring and safe environment. Horrall's curriculum and instructional practices are aligned with State and national recommendations for quality schools and with the District's Standards of Excellence. The school's balanced literacy program of listening, speaking, reading and writing is literature-based and includes systematic instruction in phonics, vocabulary and comprehension. The Structured English Immersion Program promotes English language development of Second Language Learners. Mathematics and science instruction is activity based and promotes investigation skills.
Instrumental music is available as an option for fifth grade students.
Horrall School has an active PTA and School Site Council which meet on a regular basis. Responsibility for decision-making and school improvement is shared. Monthly newsletters, Family Nights, parent conferences and community events encourage the participation of Horrall's diverse population. The parent survey conducted by the District was positive about Horrall School. Parents agreed that their children were receiving good classroom instruction that met their needs, homework was adequate, and discipline was handled well.