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5929 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044-3713
Summary
John Muir Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 19th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 28.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 18.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 28.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 18.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,041/1,204 (14th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 916/1,204 (24th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 624 |
| Low-Income Students | 616 (98.7%) |
| English Learners | 171 (27.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 10.8 points over the full period. Math rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 12.0 points over the full period.
•Math +12.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 19.5% to 35.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,041 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 25.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 20% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 13%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 12.1% to 22.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 916 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 16.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does John Muir Middle compare within the district?
John Muir Middle is No. 110 in reading and No. 102 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Muir Middle rank in California?
John Muir Middle ranks No. 1,041 of 1,204 in reading and No. 916 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at John Muir Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 111 in reading and No. 102 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.6% meet the reading standard and 18.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Muir Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
John Muir Middle is No. 58 in reading and No. 55 in math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does John Muir Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
John Muir Middle is No. 240 in reading and No. 224 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John Muir MiddleThis school | 18.8% | 28.1% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
