Serving 750 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Muir Elementary School's student population of 750 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3057 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
32%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Muir Elementary School's ranking?
John Muir Elementary School is ranked #3057 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Muir Elementary School often compared to?
John Muir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
750 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John Muir Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Muir Elementary School offer ?
John Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Muir Elementary School located?
John Muir Elementary School is located in the Somerset neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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