Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public vs Madison Park Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 627 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public
Oakland · Charter other · Grades K–12
723 students
Madison Park Academy Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students
| Measure | Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public Oakland, California | Madison Park Academy Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5620 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #49915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 723 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.7% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 98.8%).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 21.9).
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is the larger school with 723 students compared with 241.
- •Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is a charter school while Madison Park Academy 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 Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public better than Madison Park Academy Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public and Madison Park Academy Elementary?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public: 723. Madison Park Academy Elementary: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public and Madison Park Academy Elementary rank in California?
Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public is unranked and Madison Park Academy Elementary is 5620th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).