James Madison Elementary vs Madera High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 323 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–8
739 students
Madera High
Madera · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,869 students
| Measure | James Madison Elementary Madera, California | Madera High Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5179 of 5,693 | #1056 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48381 of 50,301 | #14877 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 739 | 1,869 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 1,869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madera High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 13.3).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Madera High does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 25%).
- •Madera High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 85.5%).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 20.8).
- •Madera High is the larger school with 1,869 students compared with 739.
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 James Madison Elementary better than Madera High?
On the Success Index (US), Madera High ranks higher (22.4 vs 13.3 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 James Madison Elementary and Madera High?
About 323 m in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Elementary: 739. Madera High: 1,869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Elementary and Madera High rank in California?
James Madison Elementary is 5179th of 5,693 and Madera High is 1056th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).