Invictus Academy of Richmond vs Madera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invictus Academy of Richmond
El Cerrito Β· Charter high Β· Grades 7β12
403 students
Madera Elementary
El Cerrito Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ6
457 students
| Measure | Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito, California | Madera Elementary El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #948 of 1,343 | #478 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14167 of 16,910 | #7138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7β12 | Grades Kβ6 |
| Students | 403 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 69% |
| city | El Cerrito | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Madera Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 26.1).
- β’Madera Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 22%).
- β’Madera Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- β’Madera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 78.9%).
- β’Invictus Academy of Richmond does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 24.1).
- β’Madera Elementary is the larger school with 457 students compared with 403.
- β’Invictus Academy of Richmond is a charter school while Madera Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Invictus Academy of Richmond better than Madera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madera Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 26.1 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 Invictus Academy of Richmond and Madera Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between El Cerrito and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Invictus Academy of Richmond: 403. Madera Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Invictus Academy of Richmond and Madera Elementary rank in California?
Invictus Academy of Richmond is 948th of 1,343 and Madera Elementary is 478th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).