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#7316 of 9,539 schools in CA
John Muir Language Academy
School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA
A San Diego Unified school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4431 Mt. Herbert Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
- Math 39% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Muir Language Academy score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Muir Language Academy 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 Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), 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
$105,286
Median home value
$914,400
Median rent
$2,115/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Everest AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Learning Choice AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Riley/new DawnEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Whittier K-12Enrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
San Diego Unified
- Schools in district
- 175
- Rank in district
- #150 of 174
- District spending per student
- $20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Muir Language Academy is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Muir Language Academy
John Muir Language Academy is a public school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 277 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,316 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Muir Language Academy
What grades does John Muir Language Academy serve?
John Muir Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend John Muir Language Academy?
John Muir Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Language Academy is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Muir Language Academy rank in CA?
John Muir Language Academy ranks #7,316 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John Muir Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
John Muir Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Muir Language Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John Muir Language Academy a charter school?
No, John Muir Language Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Muir Language Academy a Title I school?
No, John Muir Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Muir Language Academy?
43.7% of students at John Muir Language Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (858) 268-1954
- Area population (ZIP 92117)
- 52,645
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
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 92117; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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