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John Muir Elementary School vs. Sunrise Elementary School

Should you attend John Muir Elementary School or Sunrise 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.
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School Overview

School
John Muir Elementary School
14012 132nd Ave Ne
Kirkland, WA 98034
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Sunrise Elementary School
14075 172 Av Ne
Redmond, WA 98052
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

John Muir Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Sunrise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Muir Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunrise Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
357 students
375 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Muir Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunrise Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Muir Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunrise Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Muir Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunrise Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Muir Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northshore School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#546 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 30%)
#10 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Muir Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunrise Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in WA)
91%
(Top 1% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Muir Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunrise Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northshore School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 1% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Muir Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunrise Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northshore School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 1% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Muir Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sunrise Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
49
35
Grade 1 Students
70
47
Grade 2 Students
63
55
Grade 3 Students
64
74
Grade 4 Students
45
83
Grade 5 Students
66
80

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Muir Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Asian
29%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Muir Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northshore School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Muir Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northshore School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Muir Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northshore School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
39%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Muir Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northshore School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Muir Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunrise Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northshore School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Muir Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunrise Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northshore School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Muir Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunrise Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northshore School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(22-23 School Year Data)
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Muir Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunrise Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northshore School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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