John Muir Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School
Should you attend John Muir Elementary School or Highlands Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highlands Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highlands Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
423 students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3428 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1719 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
97
123
Grade 1 Students
69
66
Grade 2 Students
53
70
Grade 3 Students
77
83
Grade 4 Students
60
83
Grade 5 Students
67
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
17%
% Hispanic
31%
29%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
41%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
19%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
13%