John Muir
Tel:
(858) 268-1954
- John Muir serves 235 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 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- John Muir 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 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Top Placements
John Muir places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John Muir's student population of 235 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 235 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
- John Muir 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 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John Muir is 0.60, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3581 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 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% |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to John Muir 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 | 240 students
0.5 miles
4350 Mt. Everest Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 496-8778 0.5 K-12 240 - San Diego Field Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 294 students
0.7 miles
4375 Bannock Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 800-5900 0.7 K-6 294 - San Diego Holmes Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 585 students
1.0 miles
4902 Mt. Ararat Dr.
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 496-8110 1.0 K-6 585 - San Diego Sequoia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 190 students
1.0 miles
4690 Limerick Ave.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 496-8240 1.0 K-6 190 - San Diego Whitman Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 193 students
1.0 miles
4050 Appleton St.
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 273-2700 1.0 K-6 193
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