John Muir Elementary vs Theodore Roosevelt Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students
Theodore Roosevelt Middle
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary Glendale, California | Theodore Roosevelt Middle Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2479 of 5,693 | #582 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31459 of 50,301 | #10098 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 810 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 38.8).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Theodore Roosevelt Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 65.7%).
- •Theodore Roosevelt Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 26.1).
- •Theodore Roosevelt Middle is the larger school with 842 students compared with 810.
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 Theodore Roosevelt Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (40.7 vs 38.8 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 Theodore Roosevelt Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 810. Theodore Roosevelt Middle: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Theodore Roosevelt Middle rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 2479th of 5,693 and Theodore Roosevelt Middle is 582nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).