John Muir Elementary School

14012 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

John Muir Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

John Muir Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#439 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
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(18-19)
68%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Muir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
67%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Muir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
26%
9%
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Hispanic
17%
25%
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Black
5%
5%
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White
40%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
This chart display the diversity score of John Muir Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Muir Elementary School's ranking?
John Muir Elementary School is ranked #439 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John Muir Elementary School often compared to?
John Muir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodmoor Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
340 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of John Muir Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does John Muir Elementary School offer ?
John Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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