John Muir Middle School vs. Castillero Middle School
Should I attend John Muir Middle School or Castillero Middle School? 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
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Castillero Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, John Muir Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 973 students in grades 6-8, Castillero Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
810 students
973 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1595 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1322 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
260
287
Grade 7 Students
253
319
Grade 8 Students
297
367
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
10%
16%
% Hispanic
59%
41%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
19%
34%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
