Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School vs. John Muir Middle School
Should you attend Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School or John Muir Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 400 students in grades 6-8, Alliance Jack H. Skirball Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Serving 1,492 students in grades 6-8, John Muir Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
400 students
1,492 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7091 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2334 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
114
508
Grade 7 Students
143
496
Grade 8 Students
143
488
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
9%
n/a
% Hispanic
80%
16%
% Black
20%
2%
% White
n/a
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
