John Muir Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School
Should I attend John Muir Elementary School or Highlands Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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 402 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 482 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 58% (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 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
402 students
482 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
28:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#500 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
92
84
Grade 1 Students
58
72
Grade 2 Students
66
73
Grade 3 Students
65
79
Grade 4 Students
59
99
Grade 5 Students
62
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
30%
23%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
44%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
28%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
11%