Madison Elementary vs Southeast Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 959 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
Southeast Middle
South Gate · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,215 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary South Gate, California | Southeast Middle South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3368 of 5,693 | #1247 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #38814 of 50,301 | #15013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 1,215 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 1,215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 14% |
| city | South Gate | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 11.0).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 14%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 26%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 94.7%).
- •Southeast Middle does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.3).
- •Southeast Middle is the larger school with 1,215 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 Southeast Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 11.0 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 Southeast Middle?
About 959 m in a straight line, between South Gate and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 482. Southeast Middle: 1,215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and Southeast Middle rank in California?
Madison Elementary is 3368th of 5,693 and Southeast Middle is 1247th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).