Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-12, John Muir Language Academy ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
John Muir Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Language Academy is 0.62, 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.
John Muir Language Academy is ranked #4884 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Muir Language Academy?
The graduation rate of John Muir Language Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend John Muir Language Academy?
277 students attend John Muir Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of John Muir Language Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Language Academy?
John Muir Language Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Muir Language Academy offer ?
John Muir Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is John Muir Language Academy part of?
Our family has been at John Muir for two years now. We are fortunate that we started Kindergarten when the kids were able to get back to in-person. Kindergarten and 1st Grade have been nothing but fabulous for both of my kids. The smaller class size, loving teachers, and strong sense of community have been exactly what we have been looking for in an elementary experience. Both my kids skip around the house singing in Spanish and introduce us to new words they are learning daily. By the end of Kindergarten the kids are reading or emerging readers in their Spanish books. I am so glad that they are excited about learning the language. They are receiving the same Math as the rest of the district (just in Spanish), and they are learning the Science and Social Studies standards throughout the year. The school has a Visual and Performing Arts program that rotates monthly. Band in 5th grade and Middle School. Running club, field trips, etc. The school has been phasing out the old alternative magnet program and building the language immersion program. This is important to note as websites that rated this school may not be up to date. The low scores are based on 2018 test scores from the old program. The new principal (2.5 years at the school) and the staff have been working hard to create a fabulous immersion experience for our kids. Additionally, they are in the last year of new building construction. Currently, UTK-8 is all housed in one of the new buildings, and next year, the rest of the complex will be completed. The facilities are impressive so far. Of course, no school is perfect, and communication at the school level is something they are working to improve. Communication at the classroom level has been great and so far my kids have been happy every day I pick them up. I recommend JMLA.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 277 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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