John Muir Elementary vs Willard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Willard Middle
Berkeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
596 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary Berkeley, California | Willard Middle Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1064 of 5,693 | #83 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14180 of 50,301 | #1618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| city | Berkeley | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 65.9).
- •Willard Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Willard Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Willard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 30.7%).
- •Willard Middle does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.9).
- •Willard Middle is the larger school with 596 students compared with 293.
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 Willard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Middle ranks higher (79.2 vs 65.9 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 Muir Elementary and Willard Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Berkeley and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 293. Willard Middle: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Willard Middle rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 1064th of 5,693 and Willard Middle is 83rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).