John Muir Elementary vs Podesta Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
559 students
Podesta Ranch Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
406 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary Stockton, California | Podesta Ranch Elementary Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2033 of 5,693 | #2184 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26818 of 50,301 | #28568 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 559 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 45.1).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Podesta Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 64.6%).
- •Podesta Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 24.3).
- •John Muir Elementary is the larger school with 559 students compared with 406.
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 Podesta Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (47.5 vs 45.1 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 Podesta Ranch Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 559. Podesta Ranch Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Podesta Ranch Elementary rank in California?
John Muir Elementary is 2033rd of 5,693 and Podesta Ranch Elementary is 2184th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).