Lafayette Elementary vs Madison High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 608 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
208 students
Madison High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
780 students
| Measure | Lafayette Elementary San Diego, California | Madison High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3053 of 5,693 | #1108 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #36507 of 50,301 | #15228 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 208 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 20.2).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 80.8%).
- •Lafayette Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.5).
- •Madison High is the larger school with 780 students compared with 208.
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 Lafayette Elementary better than Madison High?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Elementary ranks higher (33.1 vs 20.2 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 Lafayette Elementary and Madison High?
About 608 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Elementary: 208. Madison High: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Elementary and Madison High rank in California?
Lafayette Elementary is 3053rd of 5,693 and Madison High is 1108th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).