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Muir Elementary School

410 E. Dennett Ave.
Fresno, CA 93728
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Tel: (559) 457-3150
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Muir Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Muir Elementary School's student population of 495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
495 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Muir Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
19%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muir Elementary 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 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
23%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Muir Elementary 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
41:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Muir Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
74%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Muir Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
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White
8%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.44
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Muir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Muir Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Fresno Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muir Elementary School's ranking?

Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Muir Elementary School?

495 students attend Muir Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Muir Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Muir Elementary School?

Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 41:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Muir Elementary School offer ?

Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Muir Elementary School part of?

Muir Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 41:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 19%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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