John Muir Elementary School

130 Cambridge Ln.
San Bruno, CA 94066

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Rating

Top 30%

Tel: (650) 624-3160

www.sbpsd.org

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John Muir Elementary School serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

John Muir Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
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:

School Overview

John Muir Elementary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

398 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

John Muir Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.76, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#787 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

34%

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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

25%

12%

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Hispanic

26%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in John Muir Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

26%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.76

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of John Muir Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

13%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

San Bruno Park Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Muir Elementary School's ranking?

John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What schools are John Muir Elementary School often compared to?

John Muir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Portola Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?

398 students attend John Muir Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

26% of John Muir Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Two or more races, 25% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Elementary School?

John Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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 San Bruno Park Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education