John Muir Elementary School vs Mercer International Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Muir Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Mercer International Middle School
Seattle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Mercer International Middle School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,154 | #108 of 363 |
| National rank | #22434 of 50,301 | #4462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer International Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 53.9).
- •Mercer International Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Mercer International Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •John Muir Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 59.8%).
- •John Muir Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.5).
- •Mercer International Middle School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 308.
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 Mercer International Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer International Middle School ranks higher (64.6 vs 53.9 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 Mercer International Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary School: 308. Mercer International Middle School: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary School and Mercer International Middle School rank in Washington?
John Muir Elementary School is 654th of 1,154 and Mercer International Middle School is 108th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).