El Toro High vs La Madera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 195 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Toro High
Lake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,902 students
La Madera Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | El Toro High Lake Forest, California | La Madera Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,343 | #1013 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6403 of 16,910 | #13650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,902 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 1,902 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Madera Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 57.6).
- •La Madera Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •El Toro High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •La Madera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 50.2%).
- •El Toro High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.2).
- •El Toro High is the larger school with 1,902 students compared with 554.
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 El Toro High better than La Madera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Madera Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 57.6 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 El Toro High and La Madera Elementary?
About 195 m in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Toro High: 1,902. La Madera Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Toro High and La Madera Elementary rank in California?
El Toro High is 272nd of 1,343 and La Madera Elementary is 1013th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).