Corte Madera vs Lucille M. Nixon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corte Madera
Portola Valley · Public middle · Grades 4–8
252 students
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary
Stanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
| Measure | Corte Madera Portola Valley, California | Lucille M. Nixon Elementary Stanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 1,334 | #48 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #56 of 15,369 | #2490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 252 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Portola Valley | Stanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Corte Madera scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.8 vs 84.9).
- •Lucille M. Nixon Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Corte Madera does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •Lucille M. Nixon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 6.7%).
- •Corte Madera does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 19.4).
- •Lucille M. Nixon Elementary is the larger school with 350 students compared with 252.
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 Corte Madera better than Lucille M. Nixon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Corte Madera ranks higher (94.8 vs 84.9 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 Corte Madera and Lucille M. Nixon Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Portola Valley and Stanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corte Madera: 252. Lucille M. Nixon Elementary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corte Madera and Lucille M. Nixon Elementary rank in California?
Corte Madera is 1st of 1,334 and Lucille M. Nixon Elementary is 48th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).