Garfield Elementary vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
John Muir Middle
San Leandro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
969 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary San Leandro, California | John Muir Middle San Leandro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4980 of 5,693 | #764 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47690 of 50,301 | #12318 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 357 | 969 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 969 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | San Leandro | San Leandro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 14.9).
- •John Muir Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 82.9%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.3).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 969 students compared with 357.
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 John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Middle ranks higher (27.9 vs 14.9 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 John Muir Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Leandro and San Leandro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 357. John Muir Middle: 969. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 4980th of 5,693 and John Muir Middle is 764th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).