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John Muir Elementary

John Muir Elementary is a public primary school in Portage, WI, serving grades 2–5, rated D+, with 439 students and a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 60% in Social Studies, 44% in Math and 43% in Science.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
2–5
Enrollment
439
Students per teacher
10.7:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Social Studies60%
Math44%
Science43%
Reading39%
Writing39%
English Language Arts38%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
Yes

Student body

White77%
Hispanic13%
Two or more races6%
Black3%
Asian1%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
48%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+47.3%
Prior-year enrollment
298

School details

Address
2600 Woodcrest Dr, Portage, WI 53901
Phone
(608) 742-5531
Website
portage.k12.wi.us/schools/johnmuir
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
551206002310
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School district

Portage Community School District

District rating
B-
Schools
8
Students
1,975
Spending per student
$14,829
Teachers (FTE)
153
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About John Muir Elementary

How is John Muir Elementary rated?

John Muir Elementary holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Portage Community School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at John Muir Elementary perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of John Muir Elementary students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 60% in Social Studies, 44% in Math, 43% in Science, 39% in Reading, 39% in Writing and 38% in English Language Arts.

What grades does John Muir Elementary serve?

John Muir Elementary serves grades 2–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend John Muir Elementary?

439 students attend John Muir Elementary, up from 298 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

Which school district is John Muir Elementary in?

John Muir Elementary is part of Portage Community School District, which reports 8 schools, 1,975 students and $14,829 of spending per student.