Fifty-Second Street Elementary vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fifty-Second Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
606 students
John Muir Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
624 students
| Measure | Fifty-Second Street Elementary Los Angeles, California | John Muir Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5395 of 5,693 | #1312 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49170 of 50,301 | #15251 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 606 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 8% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.0 vs 7.4).
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 8%).
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Fifty-Second Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 98.7%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.9).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 624 students compared with 606.
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 Fifty-Second Street Elementary better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fifty-Second Street Elementary ranks higher (11.0 vs 7.4 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 Fifty-Second Street Elementary and John Muir Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fifty-Second Street Elementary: 606. John Muir Middle: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fifty-Second Street Elementary and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Fifty-Second Street Elementary is 5395th of 5,693 and John Muir Middle is 1312th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).