John Muir Fundamental Elementary School serves 722 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 722 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 53%
- Reading Proficiency: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Muir Fundamental Elementary School's student population of 722 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
722 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Muir Fundamental Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)58%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Fundamental Elementary School?
722 students attend John Muir Fundamental Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of John Muir Fundamental Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 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.
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