Ball Junior High vs Madison (James) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball Junior High
Anaheim · Public middle · Grades 7–8
737 students
Madison (James) Elementary
Anaheim · Public elementary · Grades K–6
553 students
| Measure | Ball Junior High Anaheim, California | Madison (James) Elementary Anaheim, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1261 of 1,334 | #3820 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15106 of 15,369 | #41836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 737 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 737 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 30% |
| city | Anaheim | Anaheim |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison (James) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 9.8).
- •Madison (James) Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 14%).
- •Madison (James) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Madison (James) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 92.7%).
- •Ball Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.0).
- •Ball Junior High is the larger school with 737 students compared with 553.
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 Ball Junior High better than Madison (James) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison (James) Elementary ranks higher (24.8 vs 9.8 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 Ball Junior High and Madison (James) Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Anaheim and Anaheim in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Junior High: 737. Madison (James) Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Junior High and Madison (James) Elementary rank in California?
Ball Junior High is 1261st of 1,334 and Madison (James) Elementary is 3820th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).