John Muir Middle School serves 810 students in grades 6-8.
John Muir Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Muir Middle School's student population of 810 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
810 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Muir Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of John Muir Middle School is 0.60, 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
#1595 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1595 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Middle School?
810 students attend John Muir Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John Muir Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Middle School?
John Muir Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower 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 Jose Unified School District.
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