Portola Elementary School vs. John Muir Elementary School
Should I attend Portola Elementary School or John Muir 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
Portola Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Portola Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
264 students
365 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#387 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#787 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
62
Grade 1 Students
40
63
Grade 2 Students
42
58
Grade 3 Students
53
57
Grade 4 Students
46
65
Grade 5 Students
41
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
61%
36%
% Hispanic
16%
25%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
17%
29%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
