John Muir Middle

Corcoran Joint Unified
707 Letts Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
783 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
John Muir Middle School, located at 707 Letts Ave. in Corcoran, California, serves as a primary educational institution for students in the Corcoran Joint Unified School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically serving grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a central residential area of Corcoran, acting as a focal point for the local community and providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is generally centered on core academic subjects such as mathematics, English language arts, science, and history, while often incorporating elective programs and extracurricular activities intended to foster personal growth and student engagement. Like many schools in the region, John Muir Middle School emphasizes the importance of academic standards and character development, working to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can develop the fundamental skills necessary for their future educational and career pursuits.
783
Total Students
38.7
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    719 (91.8 %)
  • White
    33 (4.2 %)
  • Black
    15 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
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: Corcoran Joint Unified
Phone: (559)992-8888
Website: http://johnmuir.corcoranunified.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 605
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 79

* 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 6 267
Grade 7 260
Grade 8 256
Gender Ratio