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John Muir Elementary

6560 Hanover Dr., San Jose, CA, 95129

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 4 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

John Muir Elementary

6560 Hanover Dr., San Jose, CA, 95129

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 4 of 7047 in California

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About John Muir Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 97%
Reading 82%
State average proficiency is 97% in Math and 82% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
542
Total Students
$119828
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.11%
Asian 78.78%
Hispanic 0.55%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 19.19%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.11%
Asian
78.78%
Hispanic
0.55%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
19.19%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 542
50%
271 Female
50%
271 Male

Student Population

542 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

John Muir Elementary Contact Information

Address

6560 Hanover Dr., San Jose, CA, 95129

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Phone

(408) 252-5265

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Website

cusdk8.org

TOP 4 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

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

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There is a lot of excitement at John Muir Elementary in San Jose, California! There won't be any school from December 22 to January 2, so the school is getting ready for a fun winter break. The PTA has been busy planning events, such as the Holiday Cookie Exchange and Staff-Led Experiences.

The school's events show how much it cares about getting involved in the community. They help students, parents, and teachers get to know each other better. John Muir Elementary is giving students the tools they need to do well in school and in life by creating a supportive environment. The school's goal is to help students grow and succeed in many areas, making John Muir Elementary a place where students can thrive.

FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to help kids learn early?

Ans. The lessons are fun and teach basic reading, writing, and social skills.

Q2. What role do families play in school life?

Ans. Families get regular updates and are encouraged to take part in school events.

Q3. What sets The School apart?

Ans. Its focus on early childhood development helps students learn more in the future.

Q4. Are there any events at The School that families can attend?

Ans. Yes, the school has literacy nights, workshops for parents, and community events all year long.

Q5. How does the school help new students who start in the middle of the year?

Ans. Adams Elementary helps kids get used to new places by giving them orientation help and introductions to other kids.

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

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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