Serving 226 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 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). 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 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (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
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Muir (John) Elementary School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Motto
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work.
School Rankings
Muir (John) Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muir (John) Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#3770 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Muir (John) Elementary School's ranking?
Muir (John) Elementary School is ranked #3770 out of 9,523 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
226 students attend Muir (John) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Muir (John) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muir (John) Elementary School?
Muir (John) Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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