John Muir Elementary vs Parkside Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Parkside Intermediate
San Bruno · Public middle · Grades 6–8
491 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary San Bruno, California | Parkside Intermediate San Bruno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1144 of 5,693 | #549 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15252 of 50,301 | #9645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 30.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | San Bruno | San Bruno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 40.8).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 68.2%).
- •Parkside Intermediate does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 30.4).
- •Parkside Intermediate is the larger school with 491 students compared with 486.
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 Parkside Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (64.3 vs 40.8 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 Parkside Intermediate?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Bruno and San Bruno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 486. Parkside Intermediate: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Parkside Intermediate rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 1144th of 5,693 and Parkside Intermediate is 549th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).