Muirlands Middle School
Tel:
(858)459-4211
- Muirlands Middle School serves 1,052 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (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 77% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Muirlands Middle School 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
- Muirlands Middle School's student population of 1,052 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,052 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Muirlands Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Muirlands Middle School 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #970 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 57% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 Muirlands Middle School is La Jolla High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pacific Beach Middle School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is La Jolla Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- La Jolla La Jolla High School Grades: 9-12 | 1540 students
0.2 miles
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858)454-3081 0.2 9-12 1540 - La Jolla La Jolla Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 568 students
0.5 miles
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858)454-7196 0.5 K-5 568 - La Jolla Bird Rock Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 468 students
1.5 miles
5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858)488-0537 1.5 K-5 468 - San Diego Pacific Beach Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 390 students
2.0 miles
1234 Tourmaline St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858)488-8316 2.0 K-5 390 - La Jolla Torrey Pines Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 500 students
2.4 miles
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858)453-2323 2.4 K-5 500
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