Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Muir (John) 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muir (John) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Muir (John) Elementary School's student population of 214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Muir (John) 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 Muir (John) Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#4149 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
57%
55%
Black
19%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muir (John) Elementary School's ranking?
Muir (John) Elementary School is ranked #4149 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Muir (John) Elementary School often compared to?
Muir (John) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creative Arts Charter, Peabody (George) Elementary School, The New School Of San Francisco by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Muir (John) Elementary School?
214 students attend Muir (John) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Muir (John) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muir (John) Elementary School?
Muir (John) Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Muir (John) Elementary School offer ?
Muir (John) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Muir (John) Elementary School part of?
Muir (John) Elementary School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Muir (John) Elementary School located?
Muir (John) Elementary School is located in the Lower Haight neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.
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