Serving 969 students in grades 6-8, John Muir Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 969 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Muir Middle serves a central area in San Leandro, CA, covering approximately 7.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Muir Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
John Muir Middle School's student population of 969 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
969 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Muir Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.67, which is more 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
#5488 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
29%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #5488 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Muir Middle School often compared to?
John Muir Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bancroft Middle School, Washington Manor Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Middle School?
969 students attend John Muir Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John Muir Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Muir Middle School?
John Muir Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, 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 San Leandro Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Muir Middle School located?
John Muir Middle School is located in the Davis Tract neighborhood of San Leandro, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Davis Tract.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Some teachers are very good at their job. It's just that I struggle a lot in math and my friends and I sometimes don't understand what the teacher is trying to teach (math) it's just really hard to learn. This is not a negative review it's just to point out the fact that my friends and I sometimes don't understand the material at times.
5 10/10/2025
Best school with great teachers, far better than Bancroft, also very diverse.
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