John Muir Middle vs Richard Henry Dana Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 52 km 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
Richard Henry Dana Middle
San Pedro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,355 students
| Measure | John Muir Middle Burbank, California | Richard Henry Dana Middle San Pedro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 1,334 | #1017 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4196 of 15,369 | #14057 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,353 | 1,355 |
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 1,355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 23% |
| city | Burbank | San Pedro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 18.3).
- •John Muir Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 23%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 33%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 82%).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 25.5).
- •Richard Henry Dana Middle is the larger school with 1,355 students compared with 1,353.
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 Richard Henry Dana Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Middle ranks higher (65.9 vs 18.3 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 Richard Henry Dana Middle?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Burbank and San Pedro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Middle: 1,353. Richard Henry Dana Middle: 1,355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Middle and Richard Henry Dana Middle rank in California?
John Muir Middle is 229th of 1,334 and Richard Henry Dana Middle is 1017th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).