Garfield Elementary vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Madison Elementary
San Leandro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
694 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary San Leandro, California | Madison Elementary San Leandro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4980 of 5,693 | #1706 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47690 of 50,301 | #22505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 55% |
| city | San Leandro | San Leandro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 14.9).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 27%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 82.9%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.3).
- •Madison Elementary is the larger school with 694 students compared with 357.
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 Garfield Elementary better than Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (53.8 vs 14.9 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 Garfield Elementary and Madison Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between San Leandro and San Leandro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary: 357. Madison Elementary: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in California?
Garfield Elementary is 4980th of 5,693 and Madison Elementary is 1706th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).