Emerson Elementary School vs. John Muir Elementary School
Should you attend Emerson 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
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Muir 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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
283 students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1681 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
57
59
Grade 1 Students
44
42
Grade 2 Students
44
40
Grade 3 Students
47
45
Grade 4 Students
47
45
Grade 5 Students
44
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
17%
9%
% White
45%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
17%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%