Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Muir Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1278 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
47%
5%
White
22%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Muir Elementary School's ranking?
John Muir Elementary School is ranked #1278 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are John Muir Elementary School often compared to?
John Muir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Einstein Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
316 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John Muir Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does John Muir Elementary School offer ?
John Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is John Muir Elementary School located?
John Muir Elementary School is located in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in Mount Baker.
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