John Muir Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 14012 132nd AVE NE
       Kirkland, WA  98034-1511


(425) 936-2640

District: Lake Washington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
364th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,300 Help


Students who attend John Muir Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kamiakin Middle School
High:    Juanita High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.9%
Asian:
27.7%
Hispanic:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Compare Details John Muir Elementary ranks better than 68.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John Muir Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.9%), Asian (27.7%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary is 14.3, which is the 4th best among 30 elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Muir Elementary is $21,300, which is the 5th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Lake Washington School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John Muir Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John Muir Elementary 364th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See John Muir Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Female students:
Male students:
Asian students:
White students:


Lake Washington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Washington School District 4th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John Muir Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John Muir Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.22 515th 1026 49.8%
2005 35.82 712th 1031 30.9%
2006 42.97 639th 1051 39.2%
2007 44.07 630th 1069 41.1%
2008 48.44 585th 1067 45.2%
2009 61.13 413th 1072 61.5%
2010 45.15 623rd 1088 42.7%
2011 55.79 493rd 1092 54.9%
2012 61.34 428th 1097 61.0%
2013 63.34 412th 1106 62.7%
2015 73.20 261st 1067 75.5%
2016 71.55 295th 1053 72.0%
2017 79.49 200th 1056 81.1%
2018 72.32 286th 1054 72.9%
2019 76.17 253rd 1130 77.6%
2021 58.93 425th 1107 61.6%
2022 55.70 472nd 1169 59.6%
2023 65.83 364th 1169 68.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John Muir Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.47 68th 333 79.6%
2023 64.67 58th 254 77.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John Muir Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.78 387th 637 39.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Muir Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.43 297th 835 64.4%
2019 55.27 433rd 979 55.8%
2021 23.12 715th 854 16.3%
2022 20.75 896th 1019 12.1%
2023 46.07 554th 1013 45.3%
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Rank History for Female students at John Muir Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.48 337th 1004 66.4%
2019 76.41 243rd 1068 77.2%
2021 43.11 541st 1008 46.3%
2022 38.74 661st 1100 39.9%
2023 64.41 364th 1094 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at John Muir Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.73 237th 999 76.3%
2019 75.17 254th 1075 76.4%
2021 68.13 292nd 1025 71.5%
2022 69.37 315th 1113 71.7%
2023 63.76 365th 1099 66.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at John Muir Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.91 119th 201 40.8%
2021 13.68 116th 131 11.5%
2022 18.29 161st 187 13.9%
2023 23.99 140th 170 17.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Muir Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.01 140th 540 74.1%
2019 67.34 177th 697 74.6%
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Rank History for White students at John Muir Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.47 226th 833 72.9%
2019 78.71 191st 1027 81.4%
2021 66.14 305th 943 67.7%
2022 54.75 454th 1031 56.0%
2023 65.62 335th 1011 66.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Sunday, March 3, 2013

Open Quote John Muir is a wonderful learning community. I have three children there and am very pleased with the education they are receiving! The principal and teachers are amazing and go above and beyond to help the kids with whatever they need. The office staff are so caring and helpful. Our family loves JME! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Open Quote JME has an amazing principal, teachers & staff who really care about the students - there is huge cultural diversity within the school which can educate us all & make us realise how small the world really is. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Open Quote JME is a great place for children to learn. The staff is great starting with Mr D, an amazing principal who knows every kid by name. The teaching staff is supportive and committed and overall great teachers. The support staff is also caring and committed. It's a great school with fantastic diversity. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Open Quote John Muir Elementary is an excellent school with an enormously diverse student body and amazing teachers. I am proud to have had both of my children (1 currently) attend John Muir. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Open Quote Outstanding school with a dedicated, caring staff that are top notch! Muir has a wonderfully diverse student population and the education that my children are getting is great. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John Muir Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 509 31 75 13 10 n/a n/a 0 638
1989 523 27 75 13 9 n/a n/a 0 647
1990 532 29 65 20 4 n/a n/a 0 650
1991 541 25 87 20 4 n/a n/a 0 677
1992 562 23 78 21 3 n/a n/a 0 687
1993 490 15 67 22 9 n/a n/a 0 603
1994 519 14 95 28 9 n/a n/a 0 665
1995 455 16 109 33 8 n/a n/a 0 621
1996 455 16 109 33 8 n/a n/a 0 621
1997 455 17 133 34 7 n/a n/a 0 646
1998 399 20 138 31 6 n/a n/a 0 594
1999 384 25 139 42 4 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 375 19 142 52 2 n/a n/a 0 590
2001 332 18 158 56 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 272 15 153 74 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2003 272 15 153 74 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2004 248 14 147 76 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 236 19 148 77 4 n/a n/a 0 484
2006 207 23 154 67 1 n/a n/a 2 454
2007 186 23 165 68 2 n/a n/a 5 449
2008 182 19 146 71 3 n/a n/a 8 429
2009 156 15 141 72 4 n/a n/a 14 402
2010 156 9 145 72 1 n/a n/a 21 404
2011 169 8 136 71 1 3 15 0 403
2012 167 4 134 71 1 0 19 0 396
2013 164 3 109 72 1 0 17 0 366
2014 179 1 111 75 0 0 21 0 387
2015 195 5 92 75 0 0 23 0 390
2016 207 4 97 78 0 0 24 0 410
2017 216 6 96 84 1 0 39 0 442
2018 204 6 106 80 2 0 37 0 435
2019 206 12 120 74 2 0 34 0 448
2020 181 14 115 71 3 1 40 0 425
2021 153 18 110 51 2 0 38 0 372
2022 136 16 89 59 2 0 38 0 340
2023 157 15 109 63 1 0 44 4 393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Muir Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 638 29.0 22.0 0
1989 647 29.0 22.3 n/a
1990 650 28.1 23.1 0
1991 677 30.4 22.2 n/a
1992 687 32.2 21.3 n/a
1993 603 27.2 22.2 n/a
1994 665 33.6 19.8 n/a
1995 621 34.3 18.1 n/a
1996 621 34.3 18.1 n/a
1997 646 33.9 19.1 n/a
1998 594 33.0 18.0 n/a
1999 594 32.4 18.3 n/a
2000 590 32.1 18.4 n/a
2001 565 32.5 17.4 n/a
2002 514 32.4 15.9 40.9
2003 514 32.4 15.9 40.9
2004 486 32.0 15.2 42.8
2005 484 32.0 15.1 41.3
2006 454 28.0 16.2 39.4
2007 449 27.6 16.3 37.8
2008 429 30.0 14.3 42
2009 402 30.0 13.4 42.8
2010 404 29.6 13.6 49.1
2011 403 26.8 15.0 35.7
2012 396 27.0 14.6 50
2013 366 27.0 13.5 40.2
2014 387 n/a n/a 43.4
2015 390 28.0 13.9 39.7
2016 410 24.0 17.0 38.5
2017 442 27.8 15.8 36.7
2018 435 31.2 13.9 32.6
2019 448 30.3 14.7 30.1
2020 425 29.5 14.3 28.2
2021 372 26.5 14.0 27.4
2022 340 23.0 14.7 27.6
2023 393 27.4 14.3 32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Muir Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 638 29.0 22.0 0
1989 647 29.0 22.3 n/a
1990 650 28.1 23.1 0
1991 677 30.4 22.2 n/a
1992 687 32.2 21.3 n/a
1993 603 27.2 22.2 n/a
1994 665 33.6 19.8 n/a
1995 621 34.3 18.1 n/a
1996 621 34.3 18.1 n/a
1997 646 33.9 19.1 n/a
1998 594 33.0 18.0 n/a
1999 594 32.4 18.3 n/a
2000 590 32.1 18.4 n/a
2001 565 32.5 17.4 n/a
2002 514 32.4 15.9 40.9
2003 514 32.4 15.9 40.9
2004 486 32.0 15.2 42.8
2005 484 32.0 15.1 41.3
2006 454 28.0 16.2 39.4
2007 449 27.6 16.3 37.8
2008 429 30.0 14.3 42
2009 402 30.0 13.4 42.8
2010 404 29.6 13.6 49.1
2011 403 26.8 15.0 35.7
2012 396 27.0 14.6 50
2013 366 27.0 13.5 40.2
2014 387 n/a n/a 43.4
2015 390 28.0 13.9 39.7
2016 410 24.0 17.0 38.5
2017 442 27.8 15.8 36.7
2018 435 31.2 13.9 32.6
2019 448 30.3 14.7 30.1
2020 425 29.5 14.3 28.2
2021 372 26.5 14.0 27.4
2022 340 23.0 14.7 27.6
2023 393 27.4 14.3 32.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

John Muir Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.4%0.0%1.3%2.5%96.2%97.5%96.2%97.5%98.7%97.5%
201793.2%0.0%0.0%1.4%1.4%96.0%96.0%94.6%97.3%97.3%96.0%
201873.6%0.0%0.0%1.4%5.6%90.3%91.7%90.3%87.5%90.3%91.7%
201990.4%0.0%0.0%2.7%0.0%94.5%91.8%95.9%93.2%94.5%91.8%
202087.5%1.8%0.0%3.6%1.8%91.1%92.9%92.9%89.3%92.9%96.4%96.4%96.4%92.9%
202189.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.7%92.7%94.1%94.1%92.7%95.6%95.6%95.6%92.7%
202267.7%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%72.3%76.9%83.1%75.4%76.9%75.4%75.4%75.4%76.9%
202396.1%1.3%0.0%1.3%0.0%96.1%96.1%97.4%97.4%96.1%97.4%97.4%97.4%96.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.8%0.0%0.5%2.1%97.6%98.1%98.3%98.1%98.1%98.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for John Muir Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $721 (5.0%) $13,704 (95.0%) $14,426
2020 $438 (3.8%) $11,238 (96.2%) $11,676
2021 $1,010 (5.5%) $17,461 (94.5%) $18,471
2022 $1,408 (6.6%) $19,891 (93.4%) $21,300

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Muir Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 253rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 364th of 1169 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John Muir Elementary)71.659.6
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)82.680.7
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (John Muir Elementary)72.864.6
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Washington School District)82.680.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John Muir Elementary)55.353
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)8279.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (John Muir Elementary)57.965.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Washington School District)78.879.9
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John Muir Elementary)76.652.8
 23.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)86.384.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (John Muir Elementary)78.349.1
 29.2%
   5th Grade Math (Lake Washington School District)76.474.6
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (John Muir Elementary)76.153.7
 22.4%
   5th Grade Science (Lake Washington School District)8382.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (John Muir Elementary)66.754.8
 11.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Washington School District)84.781.4
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (John Muir Elementary)68.560.1
 8.4%
   All Grades Math (Lake Washington School District)79.274
 5.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (John Muir Elementary)76.153.7
 22.4%
   All Grades Science (Lake Washington School District)81.480.3
 1.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448393
 12.3%
African American1215
 25%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian120109
 9.2%
Hispanic7463
 14.9%
Pacific Islander00
White206157
 23.8%
Two or More Races3444
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%32.1%
 1.9%


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Students who attend John Muir Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kamiakin Middle School
High : Juanita High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended John Muir Elementary.

Students at John Muir Elementary are 40% White, 28% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Not Specified.

John Muir Elementary ranks 364th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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