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John Muir Elementary

300 West 26th St., Merced, CA, 95340

About John Muir Elementary

John Muir Elementary School is a public K–6 school in Merced, California, that serves about 580 students. The school has structured classrooms that help students learn the basics. The student-teacher ratio is about 24:1. John Muir Elementary School has a wide range of students and focuses on teaching them basic reading and math skills during their elementary years. About 20% of students are good at math, and about 25% are good at reading, according to their grades. These numbers show that things are going well and that there is room for improvement, especially through programs that help with reading and math. The school stresses using the same teaching methods and intervention strategies all the time to help students do better. John Muir Elementary School is a public school, so it gets money from the state and local governments for education. The campus is in a residential area of Merced that is known for being family-friendly. The school provides a structured place to learn and is always working to improve students' grades while also supporting a wide range of students, making it one of the best schools in California.

John Muir Elementary Contact Information

Address

300 West 26th St., Merced, CA, 95340

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Phone

(209) 385-6667

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 25% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
581
Total Students
$110819
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4564 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
🚀
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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 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 8.61%
Asian 7.4%
Hispanic 71.77%
Black 6.71%
Two+ Races 5.34%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
8.61%
Asian
7.4%
Hispanic
71.77%
Black
6.71%
Two+ Races
5.34%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 581
48.71%
283 Female
51.29%
298 Male

Student Population

581 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

581 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

John Muir Elementary was recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, one of hundreds across California honored by the U.S. Department of Education for overall academic excellence and gains in closing achievement gaps. This distinction highlights the school’s success in fostering student achievement and equitable instruction.

FAQ

Q1. How does John Muir Elementary communicate important updates to families?

Ans. John Muir Elementary shares information through newsletters, school messaging systems, and regular announcements.

Q2. Are there chances for students to be leaders at John Muir Elementary?

Ans. Students at John Muir Elementary can take on leadership roles like being a classroom helper or a member of a student group.

Q3. What kinds of help are there for students at John Muir Elementary?

Ans. John Muir Elementary helps students grow by giving them academic help and resources.

Q4. How does John Muir Elementary encourage positive behavior?

Ans. Positive behavior is reinforced at John Muir Elementary through recognition programs and clear expectations.

Q5. Are there extra activities at John Muir Elementary?

Ans. John Muir Elementary has arts-based projects and school events that are meant to help students learn more.

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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