John Muir Middle School
Tel:
(818)558-5320
- John Muir Middle School serves 1,399 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
John Muir Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- John Muir Middle School's student population of 1,399 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,399 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Muir Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Muir Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1952 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 63% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burbank Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John Muir Middle School is Burbank High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Puc Inspire Charter Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ralph Emerson Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burbank Ralph Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 596 students
0.4 miles
720 E. Cypress Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818)558-5419 0.4 K-5 596 - Burbank Burbank High School Grades: 9-12 | 2582 students
0.5 miles
902 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818)558-4700 0.5 9-12 2582 - Burbank Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 767 students
0.6 miles
1900 N. Sixth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818)558-4635 0.6 K-5 767 - Burbank Joaquin Miller Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 776 students
1.1 miles
720 E. Providencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818)558-5460 1.1 K-5 776 - Burbank Puc Inspire Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 316 students
1.1 miles
919 Eighth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818)492-1880 1.1 6-8 316
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