Muirlands Middle School
Muirlands Middle School serves 750 students in grades 6-8.
Muirlands Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muirlands Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Muirlands Middle School's student population of 750 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
750 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Muirlands Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Muirlands Middle School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 9659 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
8%
12%

Hispanic
22%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
58%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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