Joaquin Miller Middle vs John Muir Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 736 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joaquin Miller Middle
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
John Muir Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
557 students
| Measure | Joaquin Miller Middle San Jose, California | John Muir Elementary San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #18 of 1,334 | #148 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #719 of 15,369 | #3702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,067 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 87% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joaquin Miller Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 82.4).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on math proficiency (93% vs 87%).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 82%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 13.5%).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 26.5).
- •Joaquin Miller Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 557.
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 Middle better than John Muir Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joaquin Miller Middle ranks higher (85.3 vs 82.4 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 Middle and John Muir Elementary?
About 736 m in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joaquin Miller Middle: 1,067. John Muir Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joaquin Miller Middle and John Muir Elementary rank in California?
Joaquin Miller Middle is 18th of 1,334 and John Muir Elementary is 148th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).