John Muir vs Michael D'Arcy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 138 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
Michael D'Arcy Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
336 students
| Measure | John Muir San Diego, California | Michael D'Arcy Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2899 of 5,693 | #3664 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35271 of 50,301 | #40928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 336 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | San Diego | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 26.2).
- •Michael D'Arcy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •John Muir does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 78.3%).
- •John Muir does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 21.0).
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 Michael D'Arcy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir ranks higher (35.0 vs 26.2 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 Michael D'Arcy Elementary?
About 138 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir: 336. Michael D'Arcy Elementary: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir and Michael D'Arcy Elementary rank in California?
John Muir is 2899th of 5,693 and Michael D'Arcy Elementary is 3664th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).