John Muir Elementary School
Tel:
(310)399-7721
- John Muir Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- John Muir Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
John Muir Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- John Muir Elementary School's student population of 295 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Muir Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3752 out of 9584 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 54% |
| Black | 19% | 5% |
| White | 35% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Muir Elementary School is Olympic High (Continuation School) (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Santa Monica Alternative (k-8) (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Monica Santa Monica Alternative (k-8) Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 224 students
0.1 miles
2525 Fifth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310)396-2640 0.1 K-8 224 - Santa Monica Olympic High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 50 students
0.2 miles
721 Ocean Park Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310)392-2494 0.2 9-12 50 - Santa Monica Santa Monica High School Grades: 9-12 | 2826 students
0.5 miles
601 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310)395-3204 0.5 9-12 2826 - Santa Monica Will Rogers Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 525 students
0.7 miles
2401 14th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310)452-2364 0.7 K-5 525 - Santa Monica John Adams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1063 students
0.8 miles
2425 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310)452-2326 0.8 6-8 1063
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