G. M. Walters Middle vs James Madison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 491 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G. M. Walters Middle
Fremont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students
James Madison Middle
North Hollywood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,148 students
| Measure | G. M. Walters Middle Fremont, California | James Madison Middle North Hollywood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 1,334 | #948 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6128 of 15,369 | #13652 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,149 | 1,148 |
| Enrollment | 1,149 | 1,148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 23% |
| city | Fremont | North Hollywood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G. M. Walters Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 20.7).
- •G. M. Walters Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 23%).
- •G. M. Walters Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •G. M. Walters Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 95.9%).
- •James Madison Middle does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.5).
- •G. M. Walters Middle is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 1,148.
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 G. M. Walters Middle better than James Madison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), G. M. Walters Middle ranks higher (57.0 vs 20.7 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 G. M. Walters Middle and James Madison Middle?
About 491 km in a straight line, between Fremont and North Hollywood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G. M. Walters Middle: 1,149. James Madison Middle: 1,148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G. M. Walters Middle and James Madison Middle rank in California?
G. M. Walters Middle is 333rd of 1,334 and James Madison Middle is 948th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).