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I don't think greatschool's stats do the diversity at this school justice. It really is the most diverse school in CUSD. Yes, there are more Asian and Indian students, but there are also many white and Hispanic students. I love that my daughter is around diversity like this. I was a little nervous when we moved in because John Muir was the "overflow" school, but I love the smaller size of the school and was happily surprised. The principle is amazing and seems to really care about and know each student. My daughter was behind in reading, but her teacher has been happy to help me work with her to get her caught up. All of the parents are involved in their child's education. What a wonderful place John Muir is. I couldn't be more at ease having my daughter spend the day there.
—Submitted by a parent
John Muir is such a wonderful place for my kids. Not only they have the loving nourishing staff, but a very strong academic. Love it!
—Submitted by a parent
this is one of the best elementary schools in the cupertino and santa clara districts. the teachers are so caring about the students , they give each child individual attention . The principal is a great leader , and the children find him very approachable. great team work . keep it up john muir. my grandson loves his school.
—Submitted by a parent
The teachers & staff really care about every student.
—Submitted by a parent
As a parent of a student who attends John Muir and as an employee of the Cupertino Union School District I think that if you have a child going to school here you are pretty darn lucky. There are great teachers and parent support. People should feel pretty lucky to live and have their kids go to school in the CUSD.
—Submitted by a parent
My son transferred from Collins two years ago, and he is much happier in John Muir. It's a smaller school, and we get to know many families in the school. We are very happy with John Muir, and feel really lucky to make the right decision to transfer to the school.
—Submitted by a parent
I love this school. We got transfer from stocklmeir elementary(worst) on purpose. Here at john muir, we love the teachers,principal and the office staff. This is the best school ever!
—Submitted by a parent
I am very happy with John Muir. I truly respect the teachers. They are caring, and they work hard to make learning fun. It is not easy to teach in the Cupertino district as the families here demand a lot. I think with all the pressure, budget cuts, etc, they are doing a grand job. Yes, the Principal is new, but she works hard and she is very dedicated to the school.
—Submitted by a parent
My oldest is now in High School and my youngest is about to start Grade 1 at this school. over the years, I have seen a few teachers come and go and the present Principal is brand new. But this school remains, IMHO, the best in this area with very dedicated, committed albeit sometimes exhausted & overworked(aren't we all human?) staff. Couldn't ask for a better school at the elementary level.
—Submitted by a parent
The teachers and staff are all very caring and envolved in student needs. My child loves going to school every day. The curriculum is based on state standards.
—Submitted by a parent
I am disappointed with the school at John Muir, especially w/the some of the teachers. Sadly, with so many budget cuts we are unable to hire or keep good and talented teachers. What we are left with are some teachers who don't appear to enjoy what they are doing and seem to patronize the parents. This should be a red flag for parents. Despite some of the problems, parents here are dedicated and largely b/c of them, our students do strive. Check this school out, and see for yourself. Although, there are a few wonderful teachers, staff members, and a hard working principal, this school receives a C+ from me.
—Submitted by a parent
Both my children go to John Muir Elementary. I am happy with the schoold so far, I find that we have a tremendous set of enthusiastic parents that are involved in the school community. The teachers have been great so far.
—Submitted by a parent
John Muir is a good school. The teachers are qualified and supportive. The curriculum is challenging. I have two children who have attended this school for two years. We are very happy.
—Submitted by a parent
A great community, but like most CUSD schools there is no standardization of what is taught. Subsequently, the education received varies from classroom to classroom.
—Submitted by a staff
John Muir is a school where children are respected, listened to and cared for. It is also a school with high expectations both academically and behaviorally. The teaching staff is excellent, the administrators are accessible and approachable, and the parents are involved. John Muir gives 100% and gets an A+.
—Submitted by a parent
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.
The API reflects year-over-year schools performance based on STAR test score results from spring 2012.
The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.
104 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.
104 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2012.
101 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.
102 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2012.
85 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.
85 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
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In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2012.
100 students were tested at this school in 2012.
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2011
2010
2009
The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.
100 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.
101 students were tested at this school in 2012.
2012
2011
2010
2009
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 73% |
| Females | 81% |
| Males | 66% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 78% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 50% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 73% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 72% |
| English learner | 49% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 90% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 64% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 76% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 85% |
| Females | 89% |
| Males | 83% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 88% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Other Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 77% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 85% |
| English learner | 67% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 100% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 86% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 68% |
| Females | 60% |
| Males | 76% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 65% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 83% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 68% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 68% |
| English learner | 19% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 90% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 52% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 76% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 91% |
| Females | 94% |
| Males | 88% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 92% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 92% |
| English learner | 81% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 96% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 87% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 98% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 77% |
| Females | 82% |
| Males | 71% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 80% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 64% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 78% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 77% |
| English learner | 33% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 98% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 67% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 89% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
| All Students | 89% |
| Females | 90% |
| Males | 88% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 89% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 91% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 90% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 89% |
| English learner | 78% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 95% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 90% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 93% |
| Parent education - declined to state | n/a |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
| All Students | 73% |
| Females | 81% |
| Males | 67% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 77% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 60% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 74% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 73% |
| English learner | 14% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 89% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 70% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 76% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 92% |
| All Students | 87% |
| Females | 93% |
| Males | 82% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 95% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 50% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 89% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 88% |
| English learner | 71% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 91% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 89% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 88% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 92% |
| All Students | 76% |
| Females | 86% |
| Males | 67% |
| African American | n/a |
| Asian | 78% |
| Filipino | n/a |
| Hispanic or Latino | n/a |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| Pacific Islander | n/a |
| Samoan | n/a |
| White (not Hispanic) | 56% |
| Economically disadvantaged | n/a |
| Non-economically disadvantaged | 75% |
| Students with disability | n/a |
| Students with no reported disability | 76% |
| English learner | 19% |
| Fluent-English proficient and English only | 90% |
| Migrant education | n/a |
| Gifted and talented | n/a |
| Parent education - not a high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - high school graduate | n/a |
| Parent education - some college (includes AA degree) | n/a |
| Parent education - college graduate | 65% |
| Parent education - graduate school/post graduate | 78% |
| Parent education - declined to state | 92% |
In 2011-2012 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts in grades 2 through 11; math in grades 2 through 7; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled. The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.
The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
See California's state standards
Source: California Department of Education
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 84% | 8% | ||
| White | 10% | 28% | ||
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 49% | ||
| Filipino | 2% | 3% | ||
| African American | 1% | 7% | ||
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% | 1% | ||
| Multiple or No Response | 0% | 3% | ||
| Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English language learners 1 | 31% | N/A | 24% |
| Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2 | 5% | N/A | 52% |
| Language | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 36% | 0% | ||
| Mandarin (Putonghua) | 28% | 1% | ||
| Korean | 10% | 1% | ||
| Cantonese | 5% | 2% | ||
| All other non-English languages | 4% | 1% | ||
| Spanish | 4% | 85% | ||
| Hebrew | 2% | 0% | ||
| Hindi | 2% | 0% | ||
| Punjabi | 2% | 1% | ||
| Vietnamese | 2% | 2% | ||
| Armenian | 1% | 1% | ||
| Burmese | 1% | 0% | ||
| Italian | 1% | 0% | ||
| Portuguese | 1% | 0% | ||
| Rumanian | 1% | 0% | ||
| Russian | 1% | 0% | ||
| Urdu | 1% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average class size | 20 | N/A | 25 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average years teaching in district | 10 | N/A | 11 |
| Average years teaching | 13 | N/A | 13 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full credential | 100% | N/A | 96% |
| Emergency credential or waiver | 0% | N/A | 2% |
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