Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Muir Elementary School serves the northeast part of Cleveland, OH, covering an attendance zone of approximately 4.2 square miles, where families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 1.3 miles, with the furthest edge reaching 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Muir Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1817 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
10%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
55%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Muir Elementary School's ranking?
John Muir Elementary School is ranked #1817 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are John Muir Elementary School often compared to?
John Muir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Green Valley Elementary School, Dentzler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
526 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of John Muir Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Muir Elementary School offer ?
John Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Parma City School District.
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