John Muir Middle

John Muir Middle is a regular public middle school in Los Angeles, California, located at 5929 South Vermont Avenue. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, the school has an enrollment of 685 students and employs 31 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 22.1:1. The academic performance data shows that John Muir Middle currently ranks at #7816 out of 9566 schools in California, placing it in the 18th percentile.

With an ELA proficiency rate of 17% and a math proficiency rate of just 7%, there is clear room for improvement in academic achievement. Despite these challenges, John Muir Middle continues to focus on student development and offers a supportive environment within its large city setting. The school’s location in Los Angeles provides students with access to various cultural and educational resources outside the classroom.

While current test scores at John Muir Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Middle is 22.1:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.