John Muir Middle School
- John Muir Middle School serves 1,404 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John Muir Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
John Muir Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John Muir Middle School's student population of 1,404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,404 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John Muir Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of John Muir Middle School is 0.56, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1644 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 62% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burbank Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 606 students
0.4 miles
720 E. Cypress Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5419 0.4 K-5 606 - Burbank Burbank High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,554 students
0.5 miles
902 N. Third St.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 558-4700 0.5 9-12 2,554 - Burbank Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 755 students
0.6 miles
1900 N. Sixth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 558-4635 0.6 K-5 755 - Burbank Joaquin Miller Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 747 students
1.1 miles
720 E. Providencia Ave.
Burbank, CA 91501
(818) 558-5460 1.1 K-5 747 - Burbank Puc Inspire Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 299 students
1.1 miles
12550 Van Nuys Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504
(818) 492-1880 1.1 6-8 299
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