Jack G. Desmond Middle vs John J. Pershing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack G. Desmond Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
838 students
John J. Pershing Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
788 students
| Measure | Jack G. Desmond Middle Madera, California | John J. Pershing Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1115 of 1,334 | #4004 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14525 of 15,369 | #42833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 838 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 31% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J. Pershing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 15.3).
- •John J. Pershing Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 15%).
- •John J. Pershing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •John J. Pershing Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 93.6%).
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.7).
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle is the larger school with 838 students compared with 788.
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 Jack G. Desmond Middle better than John J. Pershing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John J. Pershing Elementary ranks higher (23.2 vs 15.3 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 Jack G. Desmond Middle and John J. Pershing Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack G. Desmond Middle: 838. John J. Pershing Elementary: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack G. Desmond Middle and John J. Pershing Elementary rank in California?
Jack G. Desmond Middle is 1115th of 1,334 and John J. Pershing Elementary is 4004th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).