Cesar Chavez Elementary vs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
659 students
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Elementary Madera, California | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4961 of 5,693 | #1235 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47620 of 50,301 | #14975 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 659 | 865 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 865 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 14% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 11.4).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 26%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96.9%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.6).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is the larger school with 865 students compared with 659.
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 Cesar Chavez Elementary better than Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks higher (15.0 vs 11.4 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 Cesar Chavez Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Elementary: 659. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 865. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Elementary and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is 4961st of 5,693 and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 1235th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).