James Monroe Elementary vs Liberty Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
624 students
Liberty Charter
Madera · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
704 students
| Measure | James Monroe Elementary Madera, California | Liberty Charter Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4965 of 5,693 | #5386 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47638 of 50,301 | #49127 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 624 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 624 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.1% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 19% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Monroe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 11.2).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Liberty Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 97.1%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.3).
- •Liberty Charter is the larger school with 704 students compared with 624.
- •James Monroe Elementary 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 James Monroe Elementary better than Liberty Charter?
On the Success Index (US), James Monroe Elementary ranks higher (15.0 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 James Monroe Elementary and Liberty Charter?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Elementary: 624. Liberty Charter: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Elementary and Liberty Charter rank in California?
James Monroe Elementary is 4965th of 5,693 and Liberty Charter is 5386th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).