Heaton Elementary vs Muir Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heaton Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
515 students
Muir Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
469 students
| Measure | Heaton Elementary Fresno, California | Muir Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5594 of 5,693 | #5392 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49847 of 50,301 | #49150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 515 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.1 vs 8.2).
- •Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Muir Elementary does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 95%).
- •Muir Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.8).
- •Heaton Elementary is the larger school with 515 students compared with 469.
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 Heaton Elementary better than Muir Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Muir Elementary ranks higher (11.1 vs 8.2 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 Heaton Elementary and Muir Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heaton Elementary: 515. Muir Elementary: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heaton Elementary and Muir Elementary rank in California?
Heaton Elementary is 5594th of 5,693 and Muir Elementary is 5392nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).