John Muir Elementary School

300 W. 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.mcsd.k12.ca.us

John Muir Elementary School serves 574 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 574 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Math Proficiency
: 23%
Reading Proficiency
: 40%
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 574 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

574 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of John Muir Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of John Muir Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.47, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

23%

40%

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 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

40%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Muir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

25:1

22:1

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

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

72%

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

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.47

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

82%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Muir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Merced City 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: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are John Muir Elementary School often compared to?

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

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

23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?

574 students attend John Muir Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of John Muir Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 5% 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 25:1, 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 Merced City Elementary School District.

School Reviews

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 574 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Math Proficiency
: 23%
Reading Proficiency
: 40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education