John Muir Elementary School vs. Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Should I attend John Muir Elementary School or Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 239 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
239 students
333 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
31
Grade 1 Students
34
41
Grade 2 Students
38
28
Grade 3 Students
45
35
Grade 4 Students
32
40
Grade 5 Students
54
43
Grade 6 Students
-
36
Grade 7 Students
-
36
Grade 8 Students
-
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
37%
23%
% Black
21%
7%
% White
35%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%