Jefferson Elementary vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary
Sanger · Public elementary · Grades K–6
488 students
Madison Elementary
Sanger · Public elementary · Grades K–6
408 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary Sanger, California | Madison Elementary Sanger, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4277 of 5,693 | #2800 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44350 of 50,301 | #34321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 488 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 46% |
| city | Sanger | Sanger |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 20.8).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 89.8%).
- •Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.5).
- •Jefferson Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 408.
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 Jefferson Elementary better than Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (36.5 vs 20.8 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 Jefferson Elementary and Madison Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sanger and Sanger in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary: 488. Madison Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in California?
Jefferson Elementary is 4277th of 5,693 and Madison Elementary is 2800th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).