Greenfield Middle vs Madison Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenfield Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
Madison Avenue Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
670 students
| Measure | Greenfield Middle El Cajon, California | Madison Avenue Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1241 of 1,334 | #4071 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14998 of 15,369 | #43228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 730 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 34% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 11.1).
- •Madison Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 14%).
- •Madison Avenue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Madison Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 94.1%).
- •Greenfield Middle does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 24.8).
- •Greenfield Middle is the larger school with 730 students compared with 670.
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 Greenfield Middle better than Madison Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Avenue Elementary ranks higher (22.6 vs 11.1 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 Greenfield Middle and Madison Avenue Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenfield Middle: 730. Madison Avenue Elementary: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenfield Middle and Madison Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Greenfield Middle is 1241st of 1,334 and Madison Avenue Elementary is 4071st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).