John Muir Middle

969 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Muir Middle School, located at 1444 Williams St. in San Leandro, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the San Leandro Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on both core academic subjects and elective programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond the classroom, John Muir Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and build social connections. With a dedicated staff focused on student success and a location central to the San Leandro community, the school aims to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students are empowered to develop the academic skills and character traits necessary for their future success.

969

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	463
Black	102
Asian	284
Two or More	63
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
463 (47.8%)
Asian
284 (29.3%)
Black
102 (10.5%)
Two or More
63 (6.5%)
White
47 (4.9%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Leandro Unified
Phone:	(510)618-4400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	969
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	598
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	171

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 342

Grade 7 325

Grade 8 302