John Muir Elementary School vs Thoreau Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Elementary School
Parma · Public elementary · Grades K–4
526 students
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Parma · Public elementary · Grades K–4
483 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary School Parma, Ohio | Thoreau Park Elementary School Parma, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1134 of 1,713 | #919 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #21873 of 50,301 | #15078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 526 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Parma | Parma |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 54.7).
- •Thoreau Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Thoreau Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Thoreau Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.5).
- •John Muir Elementary School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 483.
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 Elementary School better than Thoreau Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau Park Elementary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 54.7 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 Elementary School and Thoreau Park Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Parma and Parma in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary School: 526. Thoreau Park Elementary School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary School and Thoreau Park Elementary School rank in Ohio?
John Muir Elementary School is 1134th of 1,713 and Thoreau Park Elementary School is 919th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).