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School Comparison

Garfield Elementary
vs.
Muir K-8

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Garfield Elementary
Muir K-8
  • Muir K-8 reported a higher chronically absent students than Garfield Elementary (325 vs. 220).
  • Muir K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than Garfield Elementary (233.9:1 vs. 158.3:1).
  • Muir K-8 reported a higher gifted & talented than Garfield Elementary (100 vs. 32).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Muir K-8 reported a higher chronically absent students than Garfield Elementary (325 vs. 220).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Muir K-8 reported a higher gifted & talented than Garfield Elementary (100 vs. 32).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Muir K-8 reported a higher violent incidents than Garfield Elementary (47 vs. 23).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Muir K-8 reported a higher students per counselor than Garfield Elementary (233.9:1 vs. 158.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Garfield Elementary
$18,418.95
Muir K-8
$18,418.95
Local revenue share
Garfield Elementary
24.1%
Muir K-8
24.1%
State revenue share
Garfield Elementary
62.6%
Muir K-8
62.6%
Federal revenue share
Garfield Elementary
13.3%
Muir K-8
13.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Garfield Elementary
33.3%
Muir K-8
33.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Los Angeles County
$87,760
Poverty rate
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Los Angeles County
13.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Los Angeles County
35.5%
Unemployment rate
Los Angeles County
5.8%
Los Angeles County
5.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.