Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
John Muir Elementary School's student population of 484 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Muir Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1980 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
10%
17%
White
59%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Muir Elementary School's ranking?
John Muir Elementary School is ranked #1980 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are John Muir Elementary School often compared to?
John Muir Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dentzler Elementary School, Green Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend John Muir Elementary School?
484 students attend John Muir Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John Muir Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Muir Elementary School?
John Muir Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Muir Elementary School offer ?
John Muir Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Muir Elementary School part of?
John Muir Elementary School is part of Parma City School District.
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