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John Muir Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 403 students

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Posted November 18, 2011

This is my daughters 2nd year here. We moved here from Seattle where she attended a private catholic school. I have been very impressed by the dedication and support of the staff. My daughters grades here are better then they have ever been! Thanks to help of her wonderful teacher her confidence is amazing! I am so thankful that my daughter has had the opportunity to attend this is school. It is great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

The staff is very proavtive in helping kids in special needs emotionally and physically as well as neighborhoods that have special nee financially.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2009

This school has a very caring and supportive staff. The parents are involved in the PTA and want to do whatever they can to support and enrich the lives of its students. Don't be alarmed by the test scores there are quite a bit of ESL students so the scores are skewed by that fact. Great school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2007

Great school. Friendly teachers,staff & students. Teachers & parents are very involved. Students learn to balance acadamic and life skills. Wish there is more extracurricular activities. Because of the diversity of the student body, students learn how to & adjust & value different cultures & believes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2006

High quality academic (emphasis on writing) and extracurricular programs (chess, music, e.g.,). High level of parental involvement. Excellent availability of computers to all students. Student-teacher ratio at level where students have great attention from teachers. Clean school with friendly staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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 test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
65%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
80%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
65%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
37%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
48%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students51%
Female48%
Male54%
Blackn/a
Asian28%
Asian/Pacific Islander28%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income40%
Not low income64%
Special education27%
Not special education57%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female71%
Male46%
Blackn/a
Asian44%
Asian/Pacific Islander44%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White71%
Low income57%
Not low income64%
Special education9%
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students52%
Female31%
Male67%
Blackn/a
Asian57%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic19%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income33%
Not low income77%
Special education11%
Not special education68%
Limited English8%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female81%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian81%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income61%
Not low income96%
Special education33%
Not special education93%
Limited English23%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students77%
Female85%
Male72%
Blackn/a
Asian86%
Asian/Pacific Islander86%
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White95%
Low income67%
Not low income92%
Special education39%
Not special education93%
Limited English23%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students71%
Female72%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian67%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income59%
Not low income81%
Special education30%
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female91%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian83%
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White79%
Low income75%
Not low income84%
Special education27%
Not special education92%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female84%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian56%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White76%
Low income50%
Not low income84%
Special education18%
Not special education80%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students84%
Female81%
Male89%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income83%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female88%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian92%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanicn/a
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Low income87%
Not low income100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 39% 64%
Asian/Pacific Islander 36% 9%
Hispanic 18% 16%
Not provided 5% N/A
Black 2% 6%
Native American 0% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 46%N/A42%
Special education 13%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 23%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 12N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 14N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 45%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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14012 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone: (425) 825-7680

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