John E. Steinbeck Elementary vs John Muir Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 124 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John E. Steinbeck Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
John Muir Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | John E. Steinbeck Elementary Salinas, California | John Muir Elementary San Bruno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2908 of 5,693 | #1144 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35334 of 50,301 | #15252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 30.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Salinas | San Bruno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 34.9).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 78%).
- •John E. Steinbeck Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 30.4).
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 John E. Steinbeck Elementary better than John Muir Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (64.3 vs 34.9 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 John E. Steinbeck Elementary and John Muir Elementary?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Salinas and San Bruno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John E. Steinbeck Elementary: 486. John Muir Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John E. Steinbeck Elementary and John Muir Elementary rank in California?
John E. Steinbeck Elementary is 2908th of 5,693 and John Muir Elementary is 1144th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).