Serving 629 students in grades 6-12, John Muir Charter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 17% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Muir Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John Muir Charter's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
629 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Muir Charter 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 Charter is 0.45, 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
#9133 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
9%
20%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
17%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Muir Charter's ranking?
John Muir Charter is ranked #9133 out of 9,523 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Muir Charter?
The graduation rate of John Muir Charter is 17%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John Muir Charter?
629 students attend John Muir Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of John Muir Charter students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Muir Charter?
John Muir Charter has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Muir Charter offer ?
John Muir Charter offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is John Muir Charter part of?
John Muir Charter is part of John Muir Charter School District.
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