Mark Twain Elementary vs Muir K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,033 students
Muir K-8
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,029 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Elementary Riverside, California | Muir K-8 Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1730 of 5,693 | #2246 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22791 of 50,301 | #29212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,033 | 1,029 |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | 1,029 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| city | Riverside | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 44.1).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 71%).
- •Muir K-8 does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 26.5).
- •Mark Twain Elementary is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 1,029.
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 Mark Twain Elementary better than Muir K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Elementary ranks higher (53.4 vs 44.1 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 Mark Twain Elementary and Muir K-8?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Elementary: 1,033. Muir K-8: 1,029. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Elementary and Muir K-8 rank in California?
Mark Twain Elementary is 1730th of 5,693 and Muir K-8 is 2246th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).