John Muir Middle School vs. Castillero Middle School
Should you attend John Muir Middle School or Castillero 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
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Castillero Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 787 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 881 students in grades 6-8, Castillero 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 48% (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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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
787 students
881 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4580 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2176 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
279
286
Grade 7 Students
249
281
Grade 8 Students
259
314
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
10%
17%
% Hispanic
62%
43%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
17%
31%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
