Muirlands Middle School
Muirlands Middle School serves 1,001 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 2017-18 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Muirlands Middle School ranks 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 declined by 6% 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 Rankings
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 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #684 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 72% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (18-19) | 80% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 58% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- La Jolla La Jolla High School Math: 64% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,505 student10
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 Math: 97% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 535 students10
0.5 miles
1111 Marine St.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 454-7196 0.5 K-5 535 - La Jolla Bird Rock Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 451 students10
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 Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 378 students10
2.0 miles
1234 Tourmaline St.
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 488-8316 2 K-5 378 - La Jolla Torrey Pines Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 89%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: K-5 | 480 students10
2.4 miles
8350 Cliffridge Ave.
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-2323 2.4 K-5 480
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