Alpha Elementary vs John Adams Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpha Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
735 students
John Adams Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
736 students
| Measure | Alpha Elementary Madera, California | John Adams Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5113 of 5,693 | #3781 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48163 of 50,301 | #41585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 735 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 13.8).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 92.1%).
- •Alpha Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.3).
- •John Adams Elementary is the larger school with 736 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 John Adams Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 13.8 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 Alpha Elementary and John Adams Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpha Elementary: 735. John Adams Elementary: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpha Elementary and John Adams Elementary rank in California?
Alpha Elementary is 5113th of 5,693 and John Adams Elementary is 3781st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).