John Muir High vs Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 632 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,206 students
Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary
Altadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
| Measure | John Muir High Pasadena, California | Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary Altadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1227 of 1,343 | #2783 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15942 of 16,910 | #34115 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,206 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 1,206 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 38% |
| city | Pasadena | Altadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 15.9).
- •Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 12%).
- •Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 76.2%).
- •John Muir High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 25.3).
- •John Muir High is the larger school with 1,206 students compared with 658.
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 High better than Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary ranks higher (36.8 vs 15.9 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 High and Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary?
About 632 m in a straight line, between Pasadena and Altadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir High: 1,206. Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir High and Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary rank in California?
John Muir High is 1227th of 1,343 and Mary W. Jackson STEAM Multilingual Magnet Elementary is 2783rd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).