Dixieland Elementary vs Howard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.3 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
Howard Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–8
487 students
| Measure | Dixieland Elementary Madera, California | Howard Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4353 of 5,693 | #3805 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44718 of 50,301 | #41761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 266 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 20.2).
- •Howard Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Howard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Howard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 94.4%).
- •Dixieland Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.5).
- •Howard Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 266.
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 Howard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Elementary ranks higher (24.9 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 Howard Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixieland Elementary: 266. Howard Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixieland Elementary and Howard Elementary rank in California?
Dixieland Elementary is 4353rd of 5,693 and Howard Elementary is 3805th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).