John Muir Elementary vs Northshore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Northshore Middle School
Bothell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary Kirkland, Washington | Northshore Middle School Bothell, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 1,154 | #43 of 363 |
| National rank | #5131 of 50,301 | #2349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 64% |
| city | Kirkland | Bothell |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Muir Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 75.1).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Northshore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Northshore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 30.5%).
- •John Muir Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 21.5).
- •Northshore Middle School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 321.
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 better than Northshore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Muir Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 75.1 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 John Muir Elementary and Northshore Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kirkland and Bothell in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary: 321. Northshore Middle School: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary and Northshore Middle School rank in Washington?
John Muir Elementary is 138th of 1,154 and Northshore Middle School is 43rd of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).