Madison Elementary vs Valley Center Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 144 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary
Redondo Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
476 students
Valley Center Elementary
Valley Center · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
476 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary Redondo Beach, California | Valley Center Elementary Valley Center, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #717 of 5,693 | #3502 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10010 of 50,301 | #39838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 476 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 30% |
| city | Redondo Beach | Valley Center |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 28.0).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 30%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 63.9%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.1 vs 26.4).
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 Valley Center Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (71.9 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 Madison Elementary and Valley Center Elementary?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Redondo Beach and Valley Center in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 476. Valley Center Elementary: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and Valley Center Elementary rank in California?
Madison Elementary is 717th of 5,693 and Valley Center Elementary is 3502nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).