Burbank High vs Joaquin Miller Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burbank High
Burbank · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,457 students
Joaquin Miller Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
730 students
| Measure | Burbank High Burbank, California | Joaquin Miller Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 1,343 | #1295 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6665 of 16,910 | #17281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,457 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 2,457 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 56.5).
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Burbank High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 50.7%).
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.6).
- •Burbank High is the larger school with 2,457 students compared with 730.
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 Burbank High better than Joaquin Miller Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joaquin Miller Elementary ranks higher (61.3 vs 56.5 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 Burbank High and Joaquin Miller Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burbank High: 2,457. Joaquin Miller Elementary: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burbank High and Joaquin Miller Elementary rank in California?
Burbank High is 292nd of 1,343 and Joaquin Miller Elementary is 1295th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).