John Muir Middle School

1260 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 787 students in grades 6-8, John Muir Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Muir Middle School's student population of 787 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
787 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

John Muir Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Middle School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4580 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Muir Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Muir Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
62%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Muir Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
17%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of John Muir Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Muir Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Muir Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #4580 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Castillero Middle School, Willow Glen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Middle School?
787 students attend John Muir Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of John Muir Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% 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 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is John Muir Middle School located?
John Muir Middle School is located in the South San Jose neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 19 other public schools located in South San Jose.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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