Bird Rock Elementary vs Muirlands Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bird Rock Elementary
La Jolla · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
Muirlands Middle
La Jolla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
| Measure | Bird Rock Elementary La Jolla, California | Muirlands Middle La Jolla, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 5,693 | #102 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3163 of 50,301 | #1822 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 383 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 72% |
| city | La Jolla | La Jolla |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bird Rock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 78.0).
- •Bird Rock Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 72%).
- •Bird Rock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Bird Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 20.6%).
- •Bird Rock Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.5).
- •Muirlands Middle is the larger school with 742 students compared with 383.
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 Bird Rock Elementary better than Muirlands Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bird Rock Elementary ranks higher (83.4 vs 78.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bird Rock Elementary and Muirlands Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between La Jolla and La Jolla in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bird Rock Elementary: 383. Muirlands Middle: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bird Rock Elementary and Muirlands Middle rank in California?
Bird Rock Elementary is 92nd of 5,693 and Muirlands Middle is 102nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).