Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Muir Elementary School serves the southeast part of Seattle, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Muir Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1426 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Muir Elementary School's ranking?
John Muir Elementary School is ranked #1426 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John Muir Elementary School often compared to?
John Muir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Einstein Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
308 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of John Muir Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Muir Elementary School offer ?
John Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is John Muir Elementary School located?
John Muir Elementary School is located in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Mount Baker.
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