Arredondo Elementary School vs James Madison Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arredondo Elementary School
Tempe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
James Madison Preparatory School
Tempe · Charter high · Grades 6–12
130 students
| Measure | Arredondo Elementary School Tempe, Arizona | James Madison Preparatory School Tempe, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 1,136 | #59 of 286 |
| National rank | #32931 of 50,301 | #4483 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 470 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Tempe | Tempe |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Madison Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 38.5).
- •James Madison Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •James Madison Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Arredondo Elementary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 130.
- •Arredondo Elementary School is a public school while James Madison Preparatory School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arredondo Elementary School better than James Madison Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), James Madison Preparatory School ranks higher (65.2 vs 38.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arredondo Elementary School and James Madison Preparatory School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Tempe and Tempe in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arredondo Elementary School: 470. James Madison Preparatory School: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arredondo Elementary School and James Madison Preparatory School rank in Arizona?
Arredondo Elementary School is 580th of 1,136 and James Madison Preparatory School is 59th of 286 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).