Serving 174 students in grades Kindergarten-8, John Muir Outdoor School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Muir Outdoor School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
John Muir Outdoor School's student population of 174 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Muir Outdoor School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John Muir Outdoor School often compared to?
John Muir Outdoor Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helman Elementary School, Bellview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend John Muir Outdoor School?
174 students attend John Muir Outdoor School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of John Muir Outdoor School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Outdoor School?
John Muir Outdoor School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Muir Outdoor School offer ?
John Muir Outdoor School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is John Muir Outdoor School part of?
John Muir Outdoor School is part of Ashland SD 5 School District.
School Reviews
2 3/23/2021
It's a great school for younger students, but not for older kids, grades 6, 7, 8. The teacher of the older kids is ill-equipped to teach all the subjects at that level. Also, she contributes to bullying in her classroom by name calling and making fun of the students she doesn't like. It's well known that Marcia chooses her favorites and if your child isn't one of them, plan on them having lots of struggles, with little to no support from the administration.
5 8/1/2015
At the younger ages, JMS is marvelous! For the older kids though, they tend to get bored. The 6/7/8 grade teacher is not capable of managing that wide range of ages and properly teaching core subjects. Great for younger kids...but switch to the middle school for the oldrers.
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