Madison Elementary vs McKinley
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
McKinley
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary Pasadena, California | McKinley Pasadena, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5182 of 5,693 | #3651 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48390 of 50,301 | #40863 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 411 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 31% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 13.3).
- •McKinley does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •McKinley does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •McKinley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 79.1%).
- •McKinley does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 25.7).
- •McKinley is the larger school with 538 students compared with 411.
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 Madison Elementary better than McKinley?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley ranks higher (26.3 vs 13.3 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 Madison Elementary and McKinley?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 411. McKinley: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and McKinley rank in California?
Madison Elementary is 5182nd of 5,693 and McKinley is 3651st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).