Excellent
#120 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 5% in state
John Muir Elementary
Elementary School · Lake Washington School District · Kirkland, WA
A Lake Washington School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14012 132nd AVE NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
- Math 61% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Muir Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,075/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kirkland), 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
$128,974
Median home value
$875,200
Median rent
$2,324/mo
College educated
57.6%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98034; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Lilas French Bilingual Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Northlake AcademyPrivate · tuition | 9.2private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Robert Frost ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Woodmoor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 659 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Washington School District
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #13 of 53
- District spending per student
- $17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Muir Elementary is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Muir Elementary
John Muir Elementary is a public elementary school in Kirkland, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% 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 Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John Muir Elementary?
John Muir Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary is 12.8:1. 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 WA?
John Muir Elementary ranks #120 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is John Muir Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John Muir Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Muir Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% 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?
29.4% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (425) 936-2640
- Area population (ZIP 98034)
- 51,836
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98034; 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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