Claremont Middle vs John Muir Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claremont Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
487 students
John Muir Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
| Measure | Claremont Middle Oakland, California | John Muir Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 1,334 | #1064 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6557 of 15,369 | #14180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 487 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| city | Oakland | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 55.0).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 55.9%).
- •Claremont Middle does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.9).
- •Claremont Middle is the larger school with 487 students compared with 293.
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 Claremont Middle better than John Muir Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 55.0 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 Claremont Middle and John Muir Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claremont Middle: 487. John Muir Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claremont Middle and John Muir Elementary rank in California?
Claremont Middle is 356th of 1,334 and John Muir Elementary is 1064th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).