Willow Glen Middle School vs. John Muir Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,129 students in grades 6-8, Willow Glen 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,129 students
810 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1417 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1595 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
374
260
Grade 7 Students
369
253
Grade 8 Students
386
297
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
50%
59%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
32%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%