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John Muir Elementary

Merced City Elementary · Merced County · 300 West 26th Street, Merced, CA 95340-2912

(209) 385-6667

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3/10
#4493
Rank 4493 out of 5,722
Top 79%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4762 · 17th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4685 · 18th percentile
Science5/10 · #3078 · 45th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

John Muir Elementary sits in Merced, a Central Valley city that blends agricultural roots with a growing university presence thanks to UC Merced nearby. The school serves a diverse community and shows some genuine strength in science relative to its other scores, which could appeal to families looking for hands-on learning opportunities in a tight-knit neighborhood setting. Merced itself offers an affordable, unpretentious place to raise kids, and families who are engaged and proactive about supplementing their children's education tend to thrive here.

Student Demographics

313 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
227 (73%)
White
32 (10%)
Asian
24 (8%)
African American
17 (5%)
Multiple Races
11 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners67 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged293 (94%)
Students with Disabilities49 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

613
Enrollment
25.2
Teachers (FTE)
24.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2508 · 59th percentile

70 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found