Podesta Ranch Elementary School vs. John Muir Elementary School
Should you attend Podesta Ranch Elementary School or John Muir 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
Podesta Ranch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 411 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 higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 570 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
411 students
570 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4275 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2041 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
95
51
Grade 1 Students
58
74
Grade 2 Students
49
77
Grade 3 Students
55
80
Grade 4 Students
63
95
Grade 5 Students
35
94
Grade 6 Students
56
99
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
35%
38%
% Hispanic
34%
34%
% Black
12%
8%
% White
9%
11%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
18%
