Norman Liddell Elementary vs Ranchos Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norman Liddell Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
628 students
Ranchos Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
452 students
| Measure | Norman Liddell Elementary Fresno, California | Ranchos Middle Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2012 of 5,693 | #383 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #26497 of 50,301 | #7133 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 628 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.1 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Fresno | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ranchos Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 48.0).
- •Norman Liddell Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Ranchos Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 69.7%).
- •Ranchos Middle does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.1).
- •Norman Liddell Elementary is the larger school with 628 students compared with 452.
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 Norman Liddell Elementary better than Ranchos Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ranchos Middle ranks higher (52.3 vs 48.0 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 Norman Liddell Elementary and Ranchos Middle?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norman Liddell Elementary: 628. Ranchos Middle: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norman Liddell Elementary and Ranchos Middle rank in California?
Norman Liddell Elementary is 2012th of 5,693 and Ranchos Middle is 383rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).