James Madison Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Middle
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.
James Madison Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–8
739 students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
948 students
| Measure | James Madison Elementary Madera, California | Thomas Jefferson Middle Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5179 of 5,693 | #987 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48381 of 50,301 | #13904 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 739 | 948 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 948 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 13.3).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 25%).
- •James Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 87.7%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.5).
- •Thomas Jefferson Middle is the larger school with 948 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Middle ranks higher (19.3 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 Thomas Jefferson Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Elementary: 739. Thomas Jefferson Middle: 948. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle rank in California?
James Madison Elementary is 5179th of 5,693 and Thomas Jefferson Middle is 987th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).