Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: John Muir Elementary serves the eastern part of San Jose, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 0.9 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Muir Elementary School's student population of 557 students has grown by 124% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
78%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
20%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #125 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
557 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of John Muir Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher 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 Cupertino Union School District.
In what neighborhood is John Muir Elementary School located?
John Muir Elementary School is located in the West Valley neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 12 other public schools located in West Valley.
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