John Adams Elementary vs Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 378 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
736 students
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–3
736 students
| Measure | John Adams Elementary Madera, California | Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary Downey, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3781 of 5,693 | #2499 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41585 of 50,301 | #31632 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 736 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 47% |
| city | Madera | Downey |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 25.2).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 85.5%).
- •John Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.0).
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 John Adams Elementary better than Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary ranks higher (40.5 vs 25.2 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 John Adams Elementary and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary?
About 378 km in a straight line, between Madera and Downey in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Elementary: 736. Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Elementary and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary rank in California?
John Adams Elementary is 3781st of 5,693 and Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary is 2499th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).