Hoover Middle vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 605 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Middle
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
Madison Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Hoover Middle Lakewood, California | Madison Elementary Lakewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #560 of 1,334 | #1389 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9788 of 15,369 | #18588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 40.1).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 64%).
- •Hoover Middle does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.9).
- •Hoover Middle is the larger school with 505 students compared with 406.
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 Hoover Middle better than Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 40.1 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 Hoover Middle and Madison Elementary?
About 605 m in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Middle: 505. Madison Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Middle and Madison Elementary rank in California?
Hoover Middle is 560th of 1,334 and Madison Elementary is 1389th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).