Lake Elementary vs Madison Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 185 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
Madison Middle
Oceanside · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,158 students
| Measure | Lake Elementary Oceanside, California | Madison Middle Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1570 of 5,693 | #622 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20682 of 50,301 | #10838 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 1,158 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 1,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 35.1).
- •Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 68.7%).
- •Madison Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 24.0).
- •Madison Middle is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 696.
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 Lake Elementary better than Madison Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Elementary ranks higher (56.4 vs 35.1 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 Lake Elementary and Madison Middle?
About 185 m in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Elementary: 696. Madison Middle: 1,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Elementary and Madison Middle rank in California?
Lake Elementary is 1570th of 5,693 and Madison Middle is 622nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).