Houghton-Kearney Elementary vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houghton-Kearney Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–8
199 students
Madison Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
487 students
| Measure | Houghton-Kearney Elementary Fresno, California | Madison Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3220 of 5,693 | #3729 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37734 of 50,301 | #41278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 199 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 199 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houghton-Kearney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 25.7).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Houghton-Kearney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Houghton-Kearney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 85%).
- •Houghton-Kearney Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.2).
- •Madison Elementary is the larger school with 487 students compared with 199.
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 Houghton-Kearney Elementary better than Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Houghton-Kearney Elementary ranks higher (31.2 vs 25.7 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 Houghton-Kearney Elementary and Madison Elementary?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houghton-Kearney Elementary: 199. Madison Elementary: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houghton-Kearney Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in California?
Houghton-Kearney Elementary is 3220th of 5,693 and Madison Elementary is 3729th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).