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1444 Williams Street, San Leandro, CA 94577-2403
Summary
John Muir Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 31.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 554/1,204 (54th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 573/1,204 (52nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 969 |
| Low-Income Students | 783 (80.8%) |
| English Learners | 178 (18.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.6 points from last year and rose 6.6 points over the full period. Math rose 6.5 points from last year and rose 9.2 points over the full period.
•Math +9.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.6% to 47.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.8-point reading income gap is 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
6.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 46.4% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 61% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 40%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.2% to 34.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.9-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 27.8% 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. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in San Leandro Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Muir Middle rank in California?
John Muir Middle ranks No. 554 of 1,204 in reading and No. 573 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. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.7% meet the reading standard and 26.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Muir Middle compare with other schools in San Leandro?
John Muir Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in San Leandro with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San LeandroHow does John Muir Middle compare with other schools in Alameda County?
John Muir Middle is No. 28 in reading and No. 29 in math proficiency among the 43 6–8 schools in Alameda County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Alameda CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John Muir MiddleThis school | 31.1% | 46.4% |
| Bancroft Middle | 24.0% | 39.6% |
| Washington Manor Middle | 27.2% | 35.3% |
