John Muir Middle vs Ralph Emerson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 669 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Middle
Burbank · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,353 students
Ralph Emerson Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
| Measure | John Muir Middle Burbank, California | Ralph Emerson Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 1,334 | #1222 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4196 of 15,369 | #16334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,353 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 62.7).
- •John Muir Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Ralph Emerson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 37.5%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on students per teacher (25.5 vs 27.4).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 548.
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 Middle better than Ralph Emerson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Middle ranks higher (65.9 vs 62.7 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 Middle and Ralph Emerson Elementary?
About 669 m in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Middle: 1,353. Ralph Emerson Elementary: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Middle and Ralph Emerson Elementary rank in California?
John Muir Middle is 229th of 1,334 and Ralph Emerson Elementary is 1222nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).