Garfield Elementary vs Muir K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Muir K-8
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,029 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary Long Beach, California | Muir K-8 Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3639 of 5,693 | #2246 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40765 of 50,301 | #29212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 536 | 1,029 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 1,029 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muir K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 26.4).
- •Muir K-8 does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Muir K-8 does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Muir K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 78%).
- •Muir K-8 does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 26.8).
- •Muir K-8 is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 536.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Muir K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Muir K-8 ranks higher (44.1 vs 26.4 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 Garfield Elementary and Muir K-8?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 536. Muir K-8: 1,029. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Muir K-8 rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 3639th of 5,693 and Muir K-8 is 2246th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).