John Muir Middle
San Jose, CA · San Jose Unified · Grades 6-8
610th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 53%▼ Declining
John Muir Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks John Muir Middle 610th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 53% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 59th in 2015 to 53th in 2025 — declining.
John Muir Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 686 students tested
John Muir Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 741 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.4% | 62.5% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| White | 24.0% | 17.5% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Asian | 14.4% | 10.9% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 5.5% | 3.9% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near John Muir Middle
Typical home value $1.68M in zip 95118 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near John Muir Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Dartmouth MiddleUnion Elementary · 1.7 mi away183rd of 1,294
ELA 66% · Math 63% - 7Willow Glen MiddleSan Jose Unified · 2.2 mi away459th of 1,294
ELA 51% · Math 37% - 9Price Charter MiddleCambrian · 2.6 mi away · charter186th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 59% - 8Castillero MiddleSan Jose Unified · 2.8 mi away312th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 50% - 9Herman (Leonard) IntermediateOak Grove Elementary · 2.8 mi away164th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 59% - 10Union MiddleUnion Elementary · 3.1 mi away22nd of 1,294
ELA 83% · Math 83% - 9KIPP Heritage AcademyFranklin-McKinley Elementary · 3.2 mi away · charter153rd of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 57% - 4Sylvandale MiddleFranklin-McKinley Elementary · 3.6 mi away877th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John Muir Middle in?
John Muir Middle is part of the San Jose Unified district in San Jose, California.
Is John Muir Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John Muir Middle 610th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 53% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John Muir Middle?
Hispanic 63%, White 18%, Asian 11%, Two or more races 5% (741 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John Muir Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95118 is $1.68M 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.