John Muir Elementary School vs. Podesta Ranch Elementary School
Should you attend John Muir Elementary School or Podesta Ranch 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
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Podesta Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Podesta Ranch 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
564 students
420 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2041 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#4275 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
93
Grade 1 Students
74
58
Grade 2 Students
76
55
Grade 3 Students
76
63
Grade 4 Students
87
39
Grade 5 Students
96
55
Grade 6 Students
81
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
38%
30%
% Hispanic
35%
39%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
11%
10%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
14%
