Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Muir Fundamental Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Fundamental Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#2398 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Muir Fundamental Elementary School's ranking?
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School is ranked #2398 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Muir Fundamental Elementary School often compared to?
John Muir Fundamental Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jim Thorpe Fundamental by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Fundamental Elementary School?
613 students attend John Muir Fundamental Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of John Muir Fundamental Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Fundamental Elementary School?
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Muir Fundamental Elementary School offer ?
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Muir Fundamental Elementary School part of?
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
SPRING BREAK April 7-11 - No School
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
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