Madison Elementary vs Montara Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 371 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
Montara Avenue Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary South Gate, California | Montara Avenue Elementary South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3368 of 5,693 | #3206 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38814 of 50,301 | #37625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 482 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montara Avenue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 29.6).
- •Montara Avenue Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Montara Avenue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 94%).
- •Montara Avenue Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.3).
- •Montara Avenue Elementary is the larger school with 554 students compared with 482.
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 Montara Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montara Avenue Elementary ranks higher (31.4 vs 29.6 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 Montara Avenue Elementary?
About 371 m in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 482. Montara Avenue Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and Montara Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Madison Elementary is 3368th of 5,693 and Montara Avenue Elementary is 3206th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).