Serving 1,353 students in grades 6-8, John Muir Middle 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 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Muir Middle School's student population of 1,353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Muir Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Middle School is 0.49, 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
#2417 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
13%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
70%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Middle School's ranking?
John Muir Middle School is ranked #2417 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Muir Middle School often compared to?
John Muir Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luther Burbank Middle School, Dolores Huerta Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Middle School?
1,353 students attend John Muir Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John Muir Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Muir Middle School?
John Muir Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Muir Middle School offer ?
John Muir Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Muir Middle School part of?
John Muir Middle School is part of Burbank Unified School District.
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