Matilda Torres High vs Nishimoto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 580 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matilda Torres High
Madera · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,017 students
Nishimoto Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
704 students
| Measure | Matilda Torres High Madera, California | Nishimoto Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1259 of 1,343 | #4831 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16151 of 16,910 | #47024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,017 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nishimoto Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 14.4).
- •Matilda Torres High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 93.8%).
- •Nishimoto Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.6).
- •Matilda Torres High is the larger school with 2,017 students compared with 704.
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 Matilda Torres High better than Nishimoto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nishimoto Elementary ranks higher (16.2 vs 14.4 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 Matilda Torres High and Nishimoto Elementary?
About 580 m in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matilda Torres High: 2,017. Nishimoto Elementary: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matilda Torres High and Nishimoto Elementary rank in California?
Matilda Torres High is 1259th of 1,343 and Nishimoto Elementary is 4831st of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).