At a glance
Reported students
722
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
John Muir Middle: 722 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 809
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about John Muir Middle
John Muir Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in San Jose. It is one of 41 current school records connected to San Jose Unified. NCES reports 722 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, close to the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.6%) and White (19.1%). English learners represent 21.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John Muir Middle
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.04 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.6
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.1%
- Hispanic59.6%
- Black2.9%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in San Jose Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Muwekma Ohlone Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
587 reported students
Bret Harte Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
862 reported students
Castillero Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
865 reported students
Herbert Hoover Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
910 reported students
Willow Glen Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,180 reported students
Booksin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
715 reported students
Public schools near John Muir Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth Middle Middle · Union Elementary | 06–08 | 903 | 1.6 mi |
| Willow Glen Middle Middle · San Jose Unified | 06–08 | 1,180 | 2.1 mi |
| Price Charter Middle Middle · Charter · Cambrian | 06–08 | 959 | 2.5 mi |
| Castillero Middle Middle · San Jose Unified | 06–08 | 865 | 2.8 mi |
| Herman (Leonard) Intermediate Middle · Oak Grove Elementary | 05–08 | 723 | 2.8 mi |
| Union Middle Middle · Union Elementary | 06–08 | 1,068 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John Muir Middle
What grades does John Muir Middle serve?
John Muir Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in San Jose Unified.
How many students attend John Muir Middle?
John Muir Middle reported 722 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 809 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John Muir Middle?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 722 students and 36.04 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John Muir Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
John Muir Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on San Jose Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John Muir Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John Muir Middle in?
John Muir Middle is part of San Jose Unified, based in San Jose, CA, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John Muir Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dartmouth Middle (1.6 mi), Willow Glen Middle (2.1 mi), Price Charter Middle (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.