Madera Elementary vs Summit Public School K2
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madera Elementary
El Cerrito · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
Summit Public School K2
El Cerrito · Charter high · Grades 7–12
554 students
| Measure | Madera Elementary El Cerrito, California | Summit Public School K2 El Cerrito, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #478 of 5,693 | #897 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7138 of 50,301 | #13770 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 457 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 81.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 27% |
| city | El Cerrito | El Cerrito |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madera Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 28.0).
- •Madera Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 27%).
- •Madera Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 49%).
- •Madera Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 81.9%).
- •Summit Public School K2 does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.1).
- •Summit Public School K2 is the larger school with 554 students compared with 457.
- •Madera Elementary is a public school while Summit Public School K2 is a charter 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 Madera Elementary better than Summit Public School K2?
On the Success Index (US), Madera Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 28.0 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 Madera Elementary and Summit Public School K2?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between El Cerrito and El Cerrito in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madera Elementary: 457. Summit Public School K2: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madera Elementary and Summit Public School K2 rank in California?
Madera Elementary is 478th of 5,693 and Summit Public School K2 is 897th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).