Creative Performing and Media Arts vs Madison High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Performing and Media Arts
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
Madison High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
780 students
| Measure | Creative Performing and Media Arts San Diego, California | Madison High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 1,334 | #1108 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #11442 of 15,369 | #15228 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 614 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 14% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 20.2).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 80.8%).
- •Creative Performing and Media Arts does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.5).
- •Madison High is the larger school with 780 students compared with 614.
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 Creative Performing and Media Arts better than Madison High?
On the Success Index (US), Creative Performing and Media Arts ranks higher (32.3 vs 20.2 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 Creative Performing and Media Arts and Madison High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Performing and Media Arts: 614. Madison High: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Performing and Media Arts and Madison High rank in California?
Creative Performing and Media Arts is 675th of 1,334 and Madison High is 1108th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).