John Muir Elementary vs Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
Meadows Elementary
Millbrae · Public elementary · Grades K–5
360 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary San Bruno, California | Meadows Elementary Millbrae, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1144 of 5,693 | #913 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15252 of 50,301 | #12443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 486 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 30.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | San Bruno | Millbrae |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 64.3).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 29.8%).
- •Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 30.4).
- •John Muir Elementary is the larger school with 486 students compared with 360.
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 Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Meadows Elementary ranks higher (68.4 vs 64.3 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 Meadows Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Bruno and Millbrae in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 486. Meadows Elementary: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Meadows Elementary rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 1144th of 5,693 and Meadows Elementary is 913th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).