Joaquin Miller Elementary vs John Muir Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joaquin Miller Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
730 students
John Muir Middle
Burbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,353 students
| Measure | Joaquin Miller Elementary Burbank, California | John Muir Middle Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1295 of 5,693 | #229 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #17281 of 50,301 | #4196 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 730 | 1,353 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 1,353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 61.3).
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 50.7%).
- •Joaquin Miller Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.5).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 730.
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 Joaquin Miller Elementary better than John Muir Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Middle ranks higher (65.9 vs 61.3 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 Joaquin Miller Elementary and John Muir Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joaquin Miller Elementary: 730. John Muir Middle: 1,353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joaquin Miller Elementary and John Muir Middle rank in California?
Joaquin Miller Elementary is 1295th of 5,693 and John Muir Middle is 229th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).