John Muir Elementary School vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 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
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | John Muir Elementary School Seattle, Washington | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #654 of 1,154 | #147 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #22434 of 50,301 | #5391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 308 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 53.9).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 56.5%).
- •John Muir Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.2).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary is the larger school with 500 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (79.3 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Muir Elementary School: 308. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Muir Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Washington?
John Muir Elementary School is 654th of 1,154 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 147th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).