Liberty Charter vs Nishimoto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 557 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Charter
Madera · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
704 students
Nishimoto Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
704 students
| Measure | Liberty Charter Madera, California | Nishimoto Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5386 of 5,693 | #4831 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49127 of 50,301 | #47024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 704 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 23% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nishimoto Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 11.2).
- •Nishimoto Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Nishimoto Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Liberty Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 93.8%).
- •Nishimoto Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.3).
- •Liberty Charter is a charter school while Nishimoto Elementary is a public 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 Liberty Charter better than Nishimoto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nishimoto Elementary ranks higher (16.2 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 Liberty Charter and Nishimoto Elementary?
About 557 m in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Charter: 704. Nishimoto Elementary: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Charter and Nishimoto Elementary rank in California?
Liberty Charter is 5386th of 5,693 and Nishimoto Elementary is 4831st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).