Dartmouth Middle vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dartmouth Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
John Muir Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
| Measure | Dartmouth Middle San Jose, California | John Muir Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 1,334 | #499 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1934 of 15,369 | #8910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 903 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 36% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dartmouth Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 44.1).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 36%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Dartmouth Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 54.2%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.0).
- •Dartmouth Middle is the larger school with 903 students compared with 722.
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 Dartmouth Middle better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Dartmouth Middle ranks higher (77.3 vs 44.1 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 Dartmouth Middle and John Muir Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dartmouth Middle: 903. John Muir Middle: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dartmouth Middle and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Dartmouth Middle is 109th of 1,334 and John Muir Middle is 499th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).