Very Good
#3566 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
John Muir Middle
Middle School · San Leandro Unified · San Leandro, CA
A San Leandro Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1145 Aladdin Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Muir Middle score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Muir Middle 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,485/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Leandro), 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
$110,989
Median home value
$824,900
Median rent
$2,199/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Bancroft MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 920 | Compare → |
| Lodestar: a Lighthouse Community Charter PublicCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 739 | 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 Leandro Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $17,506NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Muir Middle is listed in San Leandro Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Muir Middle
John Muir Middle is a public middle school in San Leandro, CA, part of San Leandro Unified, serving approximately 935 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,566 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Muir Middle
What grades does John Muir Middle serve?
John Muir Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Muir Middle?
John Muir Middle has an enrollment of approximately 935 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Middle is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Muir Middle rank in CA?
John Muir Middle ranks #3,566 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John Muir Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Muir Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Muir Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John Muir Middle a charter school?
No, John Muir Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Muir Middle a Title I school?
No, John Muir Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Muir Middle?
77.8% of students at John Muir Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 935
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (510) 618-4400
- Area population (ZIP 94577)
- 47,533
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 94577; 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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