Berenda Elementary vs Jack G. Desmond Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berenda Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
709 students
Jack G. Desmond Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
838 students
| Measure | Berenda Elementary Madera, California | Jack G. Desmond Middle Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3914 of 5,693 | #1115 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42409 of 50,301 | #14525 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 709 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 709 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 15% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berenda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 15.3).
- •Berenda Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •Berenda Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Berenda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 93.6%).
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.9).
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle is the larger school with 838 students compared with 709.
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 Berenda Elementary better than Jack G. Desmond Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Berenda Elementary ranks higher (23.8 vs 15.3 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 Berenda Elementary and Jack G. Desmond Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berenda Elementary: 709. Jack G. Desmond Middle: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berenda Elementary and Jack G. Desmond Middle rank in California?
Berenda Elementary is 3914th of 5,693 and Jack G. Desmond Middle is 1115th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).