John Muir Elementary School
Tel:
(209)385-6667
- John Muir Elementary School serves 621 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
John Muir Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John Muir Elementary School's student population of 621 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 621 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Muir Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.54, which is less 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6409 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 54% |
| Black | 12% | 6% |
| White | 15% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merced City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Muir Elementary School is Independence High (alternative) (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Herbert Hoover Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John C. Fremont Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merced Independence High (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
0.6 miles
1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)325-1600 0.6 9-12 36 - Merced Sequoia High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 119 students
0.6 miles
1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95344
(209)385-8950 0.6 9-12 119 - Merced Yosemite High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 304 students
0.6 miles
1900 G St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)325-1600 0.6 9-12 304 - Merced Herbert Hoover Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 557 students
0.7 miles
800 E. 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6631 0.7 7-8 557 - Merced Merced High School Grades: 9-12 | 1697 students
0.7 miles
205 W. Olive Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209)325-1000 0.7 9-12 1697
School Reviews
| 5 5th grader at john Muir elementary school teacher Mrs.Suarez John Muir is a good school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jade hill |
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