John Muir vs Learning Choice Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–8
336 students
Learning Choice Academy
San Diego · Charter other · Grades K–12
177 students
| Measure | John Muir San Diego, California | Learning Choice Academy San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2899 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #35271 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 336 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Learning Choice Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •John Muir does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 50.3%).
- •Learning Choice Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.8).
- •John Muir is the larger school with 336 students compared with 177.
- •John Muir is a public school while Learning Choice Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 better than Learning Choice Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Muir and Learning Choice Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir: 336. Learning Choice Academy: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir and Learning Choice Academy rank in California?
John Muir is 2899th of 5,693 and Learning Choice Academy is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).