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John Muir Elementary

2955 Claremont Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 784 of 6840 in California

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About John Muir Elementary

In Berkeley, California, John Muir Elementary is a public K–5 school with about 264 students. The school has about 20 students for every teacher, which helps with structured lessons and one-on-one academic help. The students at John Muir Elementary come from many different backgrounds, just like the people who live in Berkeley. The curriculum focuses on standards-based learning in math and English Language Arts, with extra activities and services to help students. About 62% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in math, and about 57% do the same in reading. This shows that they are doing well in school overall. The Berkeley Unified School District gets money from the government to support full elementary school programs. The school is in a residential area known for civic engagement and access to cultural resources, and it benefits from families being involved. John Muir Elementary keeps getting good grades and keeps working to help students do well. This school is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

John Muir Elementary Contact Information

Address

2955 Claremont Ave., Berkeley, CA, 94705

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Phone

(510) 644-6410

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 57% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
264
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 784 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John Muir Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 49.24%
Asian 9.85%
Hispanic 14.77%
Black 9.47%
Two+ Races 15.53%
Native Am. 0.38%
White
49.24%
Asian
9.85%
Hispanic
14.77%
Black
9.47%
Two+ Races
15.53%
Native Am.
0.38%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 264
46.97%
124 Female
52.27%
138 Male

Student Population

264 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

592 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award is one of the most prestigious awards a U.S. school can get. This award went to John Muir Elementary School in 2024. This award from the U.S. Department of Education goes to schools that do very well in school or make big strides in closing achievement gaps.

FAQ

Q1. Does Emerson Elementary School have project-based activities?

Ans. Emerson Elementary may use group projects to help students learn things better.

Q2: What does Emerson Elementary do to keep kids healthy?

Ans. Emerson Elementary might have counseling and programs to help kids learn how to deal with their feelings and with other people.

Q3. Are there workshops for families at Emerson Elementary?

Ans. Emerson Elementary might hold informational sessions to help families help their kids learn at home.

Q4. Does Emerson Elementary support programs that help people understand other cultures?

Ans. Emerson Elementary could plan events that honor different cultures and have class discussions that everyone can join in on.

Q5: What does Emerson Elementary do to keep the campus safe?

Emerson Elementary follows safety rules that have been set and practices for emergencies on a regular basis.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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