Gateway Middle vs Muir (John) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 883 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Middle
San Francisco · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
247 students
Muir (John) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
| Measure | Gateway Middle San Francisco, California | Muir (John) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,334 | #1954 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8567 of 15,369 | #25706 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 247 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muir (John) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 45.7).
- •Muir (John) Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Muir (John) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 75.4%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 23.6).
- •Muir (John) Elementary is the larger school with 260 students compared with 247.
- •Gateway Middle is a charter school while Muir (John) Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gateway Middle better than Muir (John) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Muir (John) Elementary ranks higher (49.2 vs 45.7 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 Gateway Middle and Muir (John) Elementary?
About 883 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Middle: 247. Muir (John) Elementary: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Middle and Muir (John) Elementary rank in California?
Gateway Middle is 474th of 1,334 and Muir (John) Elementary is 1954th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).