Barton Elementary vs Madison 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.
Barton Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Madison Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Barton Elementary Long Beach, California | Madison Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3904 of 5,693 | #1389 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42337 of 50,301 | #18588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 62% |
| city | Long Beach | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 23.9).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 79.7%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.1).
- •Barton Elementary is the larger school with 418 students compared with 406.
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 Barton Elementary better than Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 23.9 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 Barton Elementary and Madison Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elementary: 418. Madison Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in California?
Barton Elementary is 3904th of 5,693 and Madison Elementary is 1389th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).