John Muir Language Academy
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Magnet · Grades K-8
1,291st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▲ Improving
John Muir Language Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks John Muir Language Academy 1,291st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2015 to 77th in 2025 — improving.
John Muir Language Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 130 students tested
John Muir Language Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 277 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51.2% | 54.9% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| White | 24.7% | 23.8% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.3% | 12.6% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 7.7% | 7.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 5.7% | 0.4% | ▼ 5.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near John Muir Language Academy
Typical home value $1.10M in zip 92117 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near John Muir Language Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Field ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.7 mi away1,640th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 55% - –High Tech Elementary MesaSan Diego County Office of Education · 0.9 mi away · charter
- 10Holmes ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away87th of 5,659
ELA 86% · Math 85% - 8Sequoia ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away1,249th of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 57% - 6Whitman ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away2,548th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 8Hawthorne ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away1,541st of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 52% - 7iHigh Virtual AcademySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away1,971st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 8Cadman ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away1,622nd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John Muir Language Academy in?
John Muir Language Academy is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is John Muir Language Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John Muir Language Academy 1,291st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John Muir Language Academy?
Hispanic 55%, White 24%, Two or more races 13%, Black 8% (277 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John Muir Language Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92117 is $1.10M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.