John Muir Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 446 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
McKinley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary Berkeley, California | McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1064 of 5,693 | #4917 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14180 of 50,301 | #47445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 293 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 9% |
| city | Berkeley | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 15.4).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 9%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 80.9%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.9).
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 Muir Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 15.4 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 John Muir Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 446 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 293. McKinley Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 1064th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 4917th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).