John Muir Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Muir Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
47%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
258 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John Muir Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 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 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Muir Elementary School offer ?
John Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Berkeley Unified School District.
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