John Muir Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Jose, California 95118 · San Jose Unified
#499 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#8910 of 15,369 nationally
About John Muir Middle
John Muir Middle is a public middle located in San Jose, in the San Jose Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 722 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 499th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 722.
There are 214 schools in San Jose; John Muir Middle ranks 107th of 213 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John Muir Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John Muir Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
622 students · 963 m away
Almaden Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students · 1.0 km away
Reed Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students · 1.0 km away
Pioneer High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,393 students · 1.5 km away
Branham High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,820 students · 1.6 km away
Terrell Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students · 1.7 km away
Schallenberger Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students · 2.2 km away
Sartorette Charter
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 2.4 km away
Gunderson High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students · 2.5 km away
Lietz Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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721 students
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723 students
Raymond Cree Middle
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721 students
Abbott Middle
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Brookhurst Junior High
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Muir Middle a good school?
John Muir Middle has a Success Index (US) of 44.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #499 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John Muir Middle rank in California?
John Muir Middle ranks #499 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #8910 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John Muir Middle?
John Muir Middle had 722 students in 2025.
Is John Muir Middle a elementary school or a high school?
John Muir Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John Muir Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John Muir Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.