Serving 555 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Muir Elementary 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Muir Elementary School's student population of 555 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6175 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
58%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Muir Elementary School's ranking?
John Muir Elementary School is ranked #6175 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Muir Elementary School often compared to?
John Muir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School, Dena Boer by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
555 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John Muir Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Muir Elementary School offer ?
John Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Modesto City Elementary School District.
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