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#3992 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 42% in state

John Muir Elementary

Elementary School · San Bruno Park Elementary · San Bruno, CA

A San Bruno Park Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

130 Cambridge Ln., San Bruno, CA 94066

  • Math 68% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 30.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+22.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.9 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30.5:1
District spending per student$18,156
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at John Muir Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
71%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where John Muir Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,234/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Bruno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$135,976

Median home value

$1,199,400

Median rent

$2,696/mo

College educated

43.5%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

5.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stratford School - San Bruno Crestmoor CanyonPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–50.7 mi233Compare →
Stratford SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2PK–50.8 mi196Compare →
Highlands Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition4.7K–80.9 mi353Compare →
St Robert Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7K–81.1 mi314Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

San Bruno Park Elementary

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$18,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

John Muir Elementary is listed in San Bruno Park Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John Muir Elementary

John Muir Elementary is a public elementary school in San Bruno, CA, part of San Bruno Park Elementary, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 30.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,992 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Muir Elementary

What grades does John Muir Elementary serve?

John Muir Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend John Muir Elementary?

John Muir Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary is 30.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Muir Elementary rank in CA?

John Muir Elementary ranks #3,992 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is John Muir Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

John Muir Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at John Muir Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Muir Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is John Muir Elementary a charter school?

No, John Muir Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John Muir Elementary a Title I school?

No, John Muir Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Muir Elementary?

26.2% of students at John Muir Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher Ratio
30.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Mateo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
Area population (ZIP 94066)
42,875
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
39.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94066; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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