John Muir Middle School
1111 N. Kenneth Rd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(818)558-5320
- John Muir Middle School serves 1,459 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- John Muir Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- John Muir Middle School operates within the Burbank Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
John Muir Middle School is Listed among the top 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 1459 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,459 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Muir Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The 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 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 10% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 62% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of John Muir Middle School is Burbank Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Burbank Unified School District's student population of 16,050 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $8,576 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $8,925 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Burbank Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 23 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 16,050 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $141 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $147 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $8,576 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $8,925 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burbank Ralph Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 599 students
0.4 miles
720 E. Cypress Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818)558-5419 0.4 K-5 599 - Burbank Burbank High School Grades: 9-12 | 2542 students
0.5 miles
902 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818)558-4700 0.5 9-12 2542 - Burbank Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 768 students
0.6 miles
1900 N. Sixth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818)558-4635 0.6 K-5 768 - Burbank Joaquin Miller Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 746 students
1.1 miles
720 E. Providencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818)558-5460 1.1 K-5 746 - Burbank Puc Inspire Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 211 students
1.1 miles
919 Eighth St., Ste. 303
Burbank, CA 91504
(818)492-1880 1.1 6-8 211
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