Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
622 students
John Muir Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
| Measure | Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet San Jose, California | John Muir Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #949 of 5,693 | #499 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12943 of 50,301 | #8910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 622 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 36% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 44.1).
- •Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 54.2%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 28.3).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 722 students compared with 622.
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 Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet ranks higher (67.7 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 Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet and John Muir Middle?
About 963 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet: 622. John Muir Middle: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Hacienda Science/Environmental Magnet is 949th of 5,693 and John Muir Middle is 499th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).