Christa McAuliffe vs John Muir Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–8
358 students
John Muir Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Saratoga, California | John Muir Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #111 of 5,693 | #148 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3377 of 50,301 | #3702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 358 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.8% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | Saratoga | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.0 vs 82.4).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Christa McAuliffe does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 9.8%).
- •Christa McAuliffe does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 26.5).
- •John Muir Elementary is the larger school with 557 students compared with 358.
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 Christa McAuliffe better than John Muir 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 Christa McAuliffe and John Muir Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe: 358. John Muir Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe and John Muir Elementary rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe is 111th of 5,693 and John Muir Elementary is 148th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).