Herbert Hoover Middle vs John Muir Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 960 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
629 students
John Muir Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Middle Merced, California | John Muir Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,334 | #4509 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13938 of 15,369 | #45528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 629 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 30.0 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 23% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.0 vs 18.9).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 88.6%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.7 vs 30.0).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle is the larger school with 629 students compared with 613.
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 Herbert Hoover Middle better than John Muir Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Herbert Hoover Middle and John Muir Elementary?
About 960 m in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Middle: 629. John Muir Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Middle and John Muir Elementary rank in California?
Herbert Hoover Middle is 994th of 1,334 and John Muir Elementary is 4509th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).