John Muir vs Marston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Marston Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
| Measure | John Muir San Diego, California | Marston Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2899 of 5,693 | #375 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #35271 of 50,301 | #6957 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marston Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 35.0).
- •Marston Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Marston Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •John Muir does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 47.6%).
- •John Muir does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.9).
- •Marston Middle is the larger school with 702 students compared with 336.
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 Marston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marston Middle ranks higher (53.2 vs 35.0 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 and Marston Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir: 336. Marston Middle: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir and Marston Middle rank in California?
John Muir is 2899th of 5,693 and Marston Middle is 375th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).