Madison Park Academy 6-12 vs Vaca Pena Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Oakland · Public high · Grades 6–12
676 students
Vaca Pena Middle
Vacaville · Public high · Grades 6–12
675 students
| Measure | Madison Park Academy 6-12 Oakland, California | Vaca Pena Middle Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1311 of 1,343 | #865 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #16557 of 16,910 | #13494 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 676 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | Oakland | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vaca Pena Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 10.6).
- •Vaca Pena Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Vaca Pena Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Vaca Pena Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 98.4%).
- •Madison Park Academy 6-12 does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.1).
- •Madison Park Academy 6-12 is the larger school with 676 students compared with 675.
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 Park Academy 6-12 better than Vaca Pena Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vaca Pena Middle ranks higher (29.3 vs 10.6 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 Park Academy 6-12 and Vaca Pena Middle?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Park Academy 6-12: 676. Vaca Pena Middle: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Park Academy 6-12 and Vaca Pena Middle rank in California?
Madison Park Academy 6-12 is 1311th of 1,343 and Vaca Pena Middle is 865th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).