John Muir Elementary vs Luther Burbank Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students
Luther Burbank Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
716 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary Merced, California | Luther Burbank Elementary Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4509 of 5,693 | #1875 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45528 of 50,301 | #24911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 613 | 716 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 716 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 54% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luther Burbank Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 18.9).
- •Luther Burbank Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 23%).
- •Luther Burbank Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Luther Burbank Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 88.6%).
- •Luther Burbank Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 26.7).
- •Luther Burbank Elementary is the larger school with 716 students compared with 613.
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 Luther Burbank Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Luther Burbank Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 18.9 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 Luther Burbank Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 613. Luther Burbank Elementary: 716. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Luther Burbank Elementary rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 4509th of 5,693 and Luther Burbank Elementary is 1875th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).