Ranchos Middle vs Webster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Webster Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
634 students
| Measure | Ranchos Middle Madera, California | Webster Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,334 | #1352 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7133 of 15,369 | #18086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 452 | 634 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 634 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 47.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 60% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Webster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 52.3).
- •Webster Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 38%).
- •Webster Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Ranchos Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 47.6%).
- •Webster Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 23.8).
- •Webster Elementary is the larger school with 634 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 Webster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Webster Elementary ranks higher (60.2 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 Webster Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ranchos Middle: 452. Webster Elementary: 634. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ranchos Middle and Webster Elementary rank in California?
Ranchos Middle is 383rd of 1,334 and Webster Elementary is 1352nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).