Madison Elementary vs South East High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 770 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
South East High
South Gate · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,990 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary South Gate, California | South East High South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3368 of 5,693 | #721 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38814 of 50,301 | #12361 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 482 | 1,990 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 1,990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South East High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 29.6).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •South East High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •South East High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 94%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 21.4).
- •South East High is the larger school with 1,990 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 South East High?
On the Success Index (US), South East High ranks higher (34.3 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 South East High?
About 770 m in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 482. South East High: 1,990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and South East High rank in California?
Madison Elementary is 3368th of 5,693 and South East High is 721st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).