John Muir Middle School
Tel:
(408)535-6281
- John Muir Middle School serves 1,154 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
John Muir Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John Muir Middle School's student population of 1,154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,154 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John Muir Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3822 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 24% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Jose 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 Broadway High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dartmouth Middle School (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 | 196 students
0.2 miles
4825 Speak Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6285 0.2 9-12 196 - San Jose Hacienda Science/environmental Magnet Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 729 students
0.6 miles
1290 Kimberly Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6259 0.6 K-5 729 - San Jose Almaden Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 314 students
0.7 miles
1295 Dentwood Dr.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6207 0.7 K-5 314 - San Jose Reed Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 457 students
0.7 miles
1524 Jacob Ave.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6247 0.7 K-5 457 - San Jose Pioneer High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,617 student
1.0 miles
1290 Blossom Hill Rd.
San Jose, CA 95118
(408)535-6310 1.0 9-12 1,617
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