John Muir Elementary vs Portola 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
Portola Elementary
San Bruno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
378 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary San Bruno, California | Portola Elementary San Bruno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1144 of 5,693 | #1103 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15252 of 50,301 | #14742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 30.4 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | San Bruno | San Bruno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.3 vs 65.1).
- •Portola Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 36%).
- •Portola Elementary does better on students per teacher (27.0 vs 30.4).
- •John Muir Elementary is the larger school with 486 students compared with 378.
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 Portola Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Muir Elementary and Portola Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between San Bruno and San Bruno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 486. Portola Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Portola Elementary rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 1144th of 5,693 and Portola Elementary is 1103rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).