Excellent
#175 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Muir (john) Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
380 Webster St., San Francisco, CA 94117
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher
18.8:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher
18.8:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#175 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#7 of 120
public schools
In district
#7 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Muir (john) Elementary
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About Muir (john) Elementary
Muir (john) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Muir (john) Elementary serves approximately 226 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Muir (john) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Muir (john) Elementary show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.2 · Excellent
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
52% of students at Muir (john) Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Muir (john) Elementary — Students at Muir (john) Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How Muir (john) Elementary Compares
See how Muir (john) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
380 Webster St., San Francisco, CA 94117
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Muir (john) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McKinley Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 0.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 7.5 |
| LA SCUOLA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL-MISSION CAMPUS San Francisco | 0.1 mi | 7.9 |
| San Francisco Schoolhouse San Francisco | 0.1 mi | — |
| Wells (Ida B.) High San Francisco | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| SAN FRANCISCO FRIENDS SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| San Francisco Friends School San Francisco | 0.5 mi | — |
| MILLENNIUM SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| S.F. County Civic Center Secondary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Gateway Middle San Francisco | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Creative Arts Charter San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Mission Dolores Academy San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Parks (Rosa) Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| MISSION DOLORES ACADEMY San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Millennium School of San Francisco San Francisco | 0.6 mi | — |
| Everett Middle San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| McKinley Elementary San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 9.1 |
| CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Sanchez Elementary San Francisco | 0.7 mi | 3.2 |
| MISSION MONTESSORI San Francisco | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Jewish Community High School of the Bay San Francisco | 0.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$175,096
Median Home Value
$1,641,400
Median Rent
$2,786/mo
Population
37,575
College Educated
78.3%
Homeownership
28.3%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
35
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| Del Mar Heights Elementary Del Mar, CA | 9.2 |
| ICEF Vista Elementary Academy Los Angeles, CA | 9.2 |
| Old Mill Elementary Mill Valley, CA | 9.2 |
| Pasadena Rosebud Academy Altadena, CA | 9.2 |
Compare Muir (john) Elementary with similar schools nearby
Side-by-side ratings, test scores, and demographics for the schools parents most often weigh against this one.
- CompareMuir (john) Elementary vs Sutro ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 9.2/10 About even with Muir (john) Elementary
- CompareMuir (john) Elementary vs King (Thomas Starr) ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 9.4/10 +0.2 vs Muir (john) Elementary
- CompareMuir (john) Elementary vs Parker (Jean) ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 8.4/10 -0.8 vs Muir (john) Elementary
- CompareMuir (john) Elementary vs Chin (John Yehall) ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 9.1/10 -0.1 vs Muir (john) Elementary
- CompareMuir (john) Elementary vs Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights ElementarySan Francisco, CA Peer score 8.5/10 -0.7 vs Muir (john) Elementary
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Muir (john) Elementary
What grades does Muir (john) Elementary serve?
Muir (john) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Muir (john) Elementary?
Muir (john) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muir (john) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Muir (john) Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muir (john) Elementary rank in CA?
Muir (john) Elementary ranks #175 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Muir (john) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Muir (john) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Muir (john) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muir (john) Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Muir (john) Elementary a charter school?
No, Muir (john) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muir (john) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Muir (john) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muir (john) Elementary?
76.1% of students at Muir (john) 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (415) 241-6335
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #7 of 103
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