Dixieland Elementary vs Friendly Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 475 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixieland Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–8
266 students
Friendly Hills Elementary
Joshua Tree · Public elementary · Grades K–6
266 students
| Measure | Dixieland Elementary Madera, California | Friendly Hills Elementary Joshua Tree, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4353 of 5,693 | #2926 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44718 of 50,301 | #35498 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 266 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 34% |
| city | Madera | Joshua Tree |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendly Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 20.2).
- •Friendly Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Friendly Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Friendly Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 94.4%).
- •Dixieland Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.2).
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 Dixieland Elementary better than Friendly Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Friendly Hills Elementary ranks higher (34.6 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 Dixieland Elementary and Friendly Hills Elementary?
About 475 km in a straight line, between Madera and Joshua Tree in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixieland Elementary: 266. Friendly Hills Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixieland Elementary and Friendly Hills Elementary rank in California?
Dixieland Elementary is 4353rd of 5,693 and Friendly Hills Elementary is 2926th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).