Advanced Learning Academy vs John Muir Fundamental Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Advanced Learning Academy
Santa Ana · Charter other · Grades K–12
363 students
John Muir Fundamental Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
| Measure | Advanced Learning Academy Santa Ana, California | John Muir Fundamental Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1957 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #25752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 363 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 53% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Fundamental Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 21%).
- •John Muir Fundamental Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •John Muir Fundamental Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 89.8%).
- •Advanced Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 22.3).
- •John Muir Fundamental Elementary is the larger school with 557 students compared with 363.
- •Advanced Learning Academy is a charter school while John Muir Fundamental Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Advanced Learning Academy better than John Muir Fundamental Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Advanced Learning Academy and John Muir Fundamental Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Advanced Learning Academy: 363. John Muir Fundamental Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Advanced Learning Academy and John Muir Fundamental Elementary rank in California?
Advanced Learning Academy is unranked and John Muir Fundamental Elementary is 1957th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).