John Muir Middle vs Walt Disney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Walt Disney Elementary
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | John Muir Middle Burbank, California | Walt Disney Elementary Burbank, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 1,334 | #1323 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4196 of 15,369 | #17688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,353 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 37% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| city | Burbank | Burbank |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 60.8).
- •John Muir Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •John Muir Middle does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 63%).
- •Walt Disney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 37.5%).
- •Walt Disney Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.5).
- •John Muir Middle is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 419.
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 Walt Disney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Middle ranks higher (65.9 vs 60.8 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 Walt Disney Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Burbank and Burbank in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Middle: 1,353. Walt Disney Elementary: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Middle and Walt Disney Elementary rank in California?
John Muir Middle is 229th of 1,334 and Walt Disney Elementary is 1323rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).