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Castillero Middle School vs. John Muir Middle School

Should you attend Castillero Middle School or John Muir Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Castillero Middle School
6384 Leyland Park Dr.
San Jose, CA 95120
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
John Muir Middle School
1260 Branham Ln.
San Jose, CA 95118
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 849 students in grades 6-8, Castillero Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 741 students in grades 6-8, John Muir Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
849 students
741 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Castillero Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Muir Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Castillero Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Muir Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Castillero Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Muir Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Castillero Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Jose Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Jose Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2335 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#4974 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Castillero Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Muir Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
25%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Castillero Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Muir Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Castillero Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Muir Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Castillero Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Muir Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
280
256
Grade 7 Students
288
252
Grade 8 Students
281
233

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Castillero Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Muir Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
16%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Castillero Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Muir Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Castillero Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Muir Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Castillero Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Muir Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
34%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Castillero Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Muir Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Castillero Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at John Muir Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Castillero Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Muir Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Jose Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Castillero Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Jose Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Muir Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Jose Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Castillero Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Jose Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Muir Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Jose Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Castillero Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Jose Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Muir Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Jose Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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