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John Muir Middle

5929 South Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044

About John Muir Middle

John Muir Middle School at 5929 South Vermont Avenue in the Vermont-Square area of Los Angeles, CA 90044 serves grades 6–8 with about 685 students and a student–teacher ratio near 22:1, according to the most recent federal and California directory data. The gender mix is roughly 50% male and 50% female. Students demonstrate proficiency in math at a rate of 5%, while 20% of students are proficient in reading. This data reveals how learners are performing in these core subjects. The campus is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District and reflects a busy urban middle school environment with classrooms and shared spaces where students engage with core curriculum daily. Housing around this part of South Los Angeles typically ranges from about $600,000 to $900,000, giving families access to city neighborhoods with parks, transit, and community amenities. On a typical morning, there’s a predictable daily flow as students arrive from nearby blocks or transit and move into guided transitions between subjects that help sustain momentum through lessons and electives. With ongoing development in academics and community engagement, the school continues efforts to strengthen academic outcomes and student readiness among middle schools in California.

John Muir Middle Contact Information

Address

5929 South Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90044

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Phone

(323) 565-2200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 20% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
685
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6258 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John Muir Middle

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
🏆
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

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: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 1.9%
Asian 0.15%
Hispanic 80.88%
Black 16.06%
Two+ Races 1.02%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.9%
Asian
0.15%
Hispanic
80.88%
Black
16.06%
Two+ Races
1.02%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 685
49.78%
341 Female
50.22%
344 Male

Student Population

685 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

228 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

John Muir Middle has arranged a field trip to the Black College Expo on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The trip is planned to take place on that date, and permission slips are currently being distributed to participating students. The visit is intended to provide students with exposure to postsecondary institutions and college planning information.

FAQ

Q1. What instructional focus does John Muir Middle School describe in its school overview?

Ans. According to its school overview, John Muir Middle School centers instruction on core academics supported by structured middle school teaching practices.

Q2. What student resources are available at John Muir Middle School?

Ans. John Muir Middle School lists academic intervention and guidance services available to students alongside counseling support.

Q3. How does John Muir Middle School keep families informed during the school year?

Ans. John Muir Middle School uses its communication system primarily for routine updates, schedule notices, and family-facing reminders.

Q4. What types of activities does John Muir Middle School make visible to families?

Ans. John Muir Middle School highlights student programs and school activities that appear throughout the year on its calendar.

Q5. What learning tools support instruction at John Muir Middle School?

Ans. John Muir Middle School provides library access and classroom technology as part of instructional support services.

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
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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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