Parkwood Elementary vs Sierra Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkwood Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
635 students
Sierra Vista Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
740 students
| Measure | Parkwood Elementary Madera, California | Sierra Vista Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5131 of 5,693 | #5403 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48224 of 50,301 | #49183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 635 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 20% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 11.0).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Parkwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 97.7%).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 20.5).
- •Sierra Vista Elementary is the larger school with 740 students compared with 635.
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 Parkwood Elementary better than Sierra Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkwood Elementary ranks higher (13.7 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 Parkwood Elementary and Sierra Vista Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkwood Elementary: 635. Sierra Vista Elementary: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkwood Elementary and Sierra Vista Elementary rank in California?
Parkwood Elementary is 5131st of 5,693 and Sierra Vista Elementary is 5403rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).