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 741 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 849 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 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
741 students
849 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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
256
280
Grade 7 Students
252
288
Grade 8 Students
233
281
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
11%
16%
% Hispanic
62%
41%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
18%
34%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
