Ranchos Middle vs Sierra View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ranchos Middle
Madera · Public middle · Grades 7–8
452 students
Sierra View Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
| Measure | Ranchos Middle Madera, California | Sierra View Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,334 | #1689 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7133 of 15,369 | #22324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 452 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 52.3).
- •Sierra View Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Ranchos Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Ranchos Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 37.8%).
- •Ranchos Middle does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.3).
- •Ranchos Middle is the larger school with 452 students compared with 365.
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 Ranchos Middle better than Sierra View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra View Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 52.3 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 Ranchos Middle and Sierra View Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ranchos Middle: 452. Sierra View Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ranchos Middle and Sierra View Elementary rank in California?
Ranchos Middle is 383rd of 1,334 and Sierra View Elementary is 1689th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).