Bella Mente Montessori Academy vs Madison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bella Mente Montessori Academy
Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
424 students
Madison Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,158 students
| Measure | Bella Mente Montessori Academy Vista, California | Madison Middle Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2759 of 5,693 | #622 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #33885 of 50,301 | #10838 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 424 | 1,158 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 1,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | Vista | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bella Mente Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 35.1).
- •Bella Mente Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Madison Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Bella Mente Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 68.7%).
- •Madison Middle is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 424.
- •Bella Mente Montessori Academy is a charter school while Madison Middle is a public 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 Bella Mente Montessori Academy better than Madison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bella Mente Montessori Academy ranks higher (37.1 vs 35.1 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 Bella Mente Montessori Academy and Madison Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Vista and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy: 424. Madison Middle: 1,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bella Mente Montessori Academy and Madison Middle rank in California?
Bella Mente Montessori Academy is 2759th of 5,693 and Madison Middle is 622nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).