Muirlands Middle School
Tel:
(858)459-4211
- Muirlands Middle School serves 1,001 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (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 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Muirlands Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Muirlands Middle School's student population of 1,001 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,001 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Muirlands Middle School is ranked within the top 10% 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 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Muirlands Middle School is 0.59, 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 School Rank | #684 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 59% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 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 | 1,505 student
0.2 miles
750 Nautilus St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858)454-3081 0.2 9-12 1,505 - La Jolla La Jolla Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 535 students
0.5 miles
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858)454-7196 0.5 K-5 535 - La Jolla Bird Rock Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 451 students
1.5 miles
5371 La Jolla Hermosa Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858)488-0537 1.5 K-5 451 - San Diego Pacific Beach Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 378 students
2.0 miles
1234 Tourmaline St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858)488-8316 2.0 K-5 378 - La Jolla Torrey Pines Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 480 students
2.4 miles
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858)453-2323 2.4 K-5 480
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