Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Muir Elementary serves the southwest part of Merced, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Muir Elementary School's student population of 613 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.48, 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
#7385 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
71%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
10%
20%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
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 #7385 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
613 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of John Muir Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 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 26:1, 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-6
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.
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