John Muir
Tel:
(858)268-1954
- John Muir serves 284 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
John Muir places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John Muir's student population of 284 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 284 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John Muir's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Muir is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. 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 | #2682 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 54% |
| Black | 6% | 6% |
| White | 30% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 83% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego 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 is Mt. Everest Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mt. Everest Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mt. Everest Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Mt. Everest Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 276 students
0.5 miles
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858)496-8778 0.5 K-12 276 - San Diego Field Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 296 students
0.7 miles
4375 Bannock Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858)800-5900 0.7 K-6 296 - San Diego Holmes Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 564 students
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4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858)496-8110 1.0 K-6 564 - San Diego Sequoia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 196 students
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4690 Limerick Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858)496-8240 1.0 K-6 196 - San Diego Whitman Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 208 students
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4050 Appleton St.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858)273-2700 1.0 K-6 208
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