John Muir Elementary School serves 596 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (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 52% (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 87% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- 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
School Overview
John Muir Elementary School's student population of 596 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
596 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
John Muir Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1440 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
36%
12%

Hispanic
35%
56%

Black
8%
5%

White
13%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 is ranked #1440 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
596 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of John Muir Elementary School students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
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-6
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Lodi Unified School District.
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