John Muir Middle

1,492 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Muir Middle School, located in the Burbank Unified School District, serves as a central hub for middle school education in Burbank, California. Known for its focus on academic achievement and personal growth, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. The campus fosters a supportive environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of elective courses, extracurricular activities, and technology-integrated learning opportunities, aiming to address the diverse interests and developmental needs of young adolescents.

Beyond its academic offerings, John Muir Middle School prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school works closely with families and the local Burbank community to create a safe, inclusive culture where students are encouraged to demonstrate responsibility and respect. By providing robust student support services and promoting active participation in arts, athletics, and clubs, the school strives to develop well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

1,492

Total Students

58.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Muir Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,003
Hispanic	242
Black	27
Asian	134
Two or More	74
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,003 (67.4 %)
Hispanic
242 (16.3 %)
Asian
134 (9.0 %)
Two or More
74 (5.0 %)
Black
27 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Burbank Unified
Phone:	(818)729-3800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 508

Grade 7 496

Grade 8 488