Jack G. Desmond Middle vs Liberty Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 594 m 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
Liberty Charter
Madera · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
704 students
| Measure | Jack G. Desmond Middle Madera, California | Liberty Charter Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1115 of 1,334 | #5386 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14525 of 15,369 | #49127 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 838 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 19% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 11.2).
- •Liberty Charter does better on math proficiency (19% vs 15%).
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Liberty Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 93.6%).
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 24.3).
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle is the larger school with 838 students compared with 704.
- •Jack G. Desmond Middle is a public school while Liberty Charter is a charter 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 Jack G. Desmond Middle better than Liberty Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Jack G. Desmond Middle ranks higher (15.3 vs 11.2 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 Liberty Charter?
About 594 m in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack G. Desmond Middle: 838. Liberty Charter: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack G. Desmond Middle and Liberty Charter rank in California?
Jack G. Desmond Middle is 1115th of 1,334 and Liberty Charter is 5386th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).