John Marshall Elementary vs John Muir Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Marshall Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students
John Muir Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students
| Measure | John Marshall Elementary Glendale, California | John Muir Elementary Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2613 of 5,693 | #2479 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #32558 of 50,301 | #31459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 39.1).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 66.9%).
- •John Marshall Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.1).
- •John Muir Elementary is the larger school with 810 students compared with 486.
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 Marshall Elementary better than John Muir Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (40.7 vs 39.1 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 Marshall Elementary and John Muir Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Marshall Elementary: 486. John Muir Elementary: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Marshall Elementary and John Muir Elementary rank in California?
John Marshall Elementary is 2613th of 5,693 and John Muir Elementary is 2479th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).