Indio High vs James Madison 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.
Indio High
Indio · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,962 students
James Madison Elementary
Indio · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
| Measure | Indio High Indio, California | James Madison Elementary Indio, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1243 of 1,343 | #4874 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16067 of 16,910 | #47251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,962 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 1,962 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| city | Indio | Indio |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Indio High does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 93.8%).
- •Indio High does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 23.7).
- •Indio High is the larger school with 1,962 students compared with 403.
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 Indio High better than James Madison Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Indio High and James Madison Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Indio and Indio in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indio High: 1,962. James Madison Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indio High and James Madison Elementary rank in California?
Indio High is 1243rd of 1,343 and James Madison Elementary is 4874th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).