Madison Elementary vs Manuel Esqueda Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
749 students
Manuel Esqueda Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
811 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary Santa Ana, California | Manuel Esqueda Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4698 of 5,693 | #5321 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46484 of 50,301 | #48909 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 749 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 11.9).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 94.3%).
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.7).
- •Manuel Esqueda Elementary is the larger school with 811 students compared with 749.
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 Manuel Esqueda Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (17.2 vs 11.9 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 Manuel Esqueda Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 749. Manuel Esqueda Elementary: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and Manuel Esqueda Elementary rank in California?
Madison Elementary is 4698th of 5,693 and Manuel Esqueda Elementary is 5321st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).