California Virtual Academy @ San Diego vs Madera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego
Simi Valley · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,924 students
Madera Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
264 students
| Measure | California Virtual Academy @ San Diego Simi Valley, California | Madera Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1773 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #23413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 3,924 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 3,924 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 28.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madera Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Madera Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Madera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 68.7%).
- •Madera Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 28.2).
- •California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is the larger school with 3,924 students compared with 264.
- •California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is a charter school while Madera Elementary 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 California Virtual Academy @ San Diego better than Madera Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are California Virtual Academy @ San Diego and Madera Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego: 3,924. Madera Elementary: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do California Virtual Academy @ San Diego and Madera Elementary rank in California?
California Virtual Academy @ San Diego is unranked and Madera Elementary is 1773rd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).