John Muir Middle School
Tel:
(408)535-6281
- John Muir Middle School serves 1,115 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 76%.
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John Muir Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- John Muir Middle School's student population of 1,115 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,115 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Muir Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Muir Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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 | #4572 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 24% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Jose 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 Broadway High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Allen At Steinbeck (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Broadway High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 169 students
0.2 miles
4825 Speak Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6285 0.2 9-12 169 - San Jose Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet Grades: K-5 | 745 students
0.6 miles
1290 Kimberly Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6259 0.6 K-5 745 - San Jose Almaden Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 343 students
0.7 miles
1295 Dentwood Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6207 0.7 K-5 343 - San Jose Reed Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 448 students
0.7 miles
1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6247 0.7 K-5 448 - San Jose Pioneer High School Grades: 9-12 | 1632 students
1.0 miles
1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6310 1.0 9-12 1632
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