Holmes Elementary vs John Muir
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
John Muir
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
336 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary San Diego, California | John Muir San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 5,693 | #2899 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5851 of 50,301 | #35271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 495 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 32% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 35.0).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 32%).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 37%).
- •Holmes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 43.8%).
- •John Muir does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 27.5).
- •Holmes Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 336.
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 Holmes Elementary better than John Muir?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Elementary ranks higher (78.5 vs 35.0 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 Holmes Elementary and John Muir?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary: 495. John Muir: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary and John Muir rank in California?
Holmes Elementary is 357th of 5,693 and John Muir is 2899th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).