Ranchos Middle vs Stone Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 8.6 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
Stone Creek Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
672 students
| Measure | Ranchos Middle Madera, California | Stone Creek Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,334 | #1666 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7133 of 15,369 | #21976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 452 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stone Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 52.3).
- •Stone Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 36.7%).
- •Ranchos Middle does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.9).
- •Stone Creek Elementary is the larger school with 672 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 Ranchos Middle better than Stone Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stone Creek Elementary ranks higher (54.6 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 Stone Creek Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ranchos Middle: 452. Stone Creek Elementary: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ranchos Middle and Stone Creek Elementary rank in California?
Ranchos Middle is 383rd of 1,334 and Stone Creek Elementary is 1666th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).