Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-12, John Muir Language Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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John Muir Language Academy's student population of 277 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Building Global Citizens
John Muir Language Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Language Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4852 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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What is John Muir Language Academy's ranking?
John Muir Language Academy is ranked #4852 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Muir Language Academy?
The graduation rate of John Muir Language Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend John Muir Language Academy?
277 students attend John Muir Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of John Muir Language Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Muir Language Academy?
John Muir Language Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John Muir Language Academy offer ?
John Muir Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is John Muir Language Academy part of?
John Muir Language Academy is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Muir Language Academy located?
John Muir Language Academy is located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 26 other public schools located in Clairemont.
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