Alpha Elementary vs James Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 993 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
735 students
James Madison Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–8
739 students
| Measure | Alpha Elementary Madera, California | James Madison Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5113 of 5,693 | #5179 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48163 of 50,301 | #48381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 735 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 19% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.8 vs 13.3).
- •Alpha Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •Alpha Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 92.1%).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.0).
- •James Madison Elementary is the larger school with 739 students compared with 735.
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 Alpha Elementary better than James Madison Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alpha Elementary and James Madison Elementary?
About 993 m in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha Elementary: 735. James Madison Elementary: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha Elementary and James Madison Elementary rank in California?
Alpha Elementary is 5113th of 5,693 and James Madison Elementary is 5179th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).