Fordham Early Learning Academy vs Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fordham Early Learning Academy
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
215 students
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | Fordham Early Learning Academy Ocala, Florida | Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #787 of 2,187 | #32 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12871 of 50,301 | #964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 215 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 94% |
| Math proficiency | – | 91% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 67.8).
- •Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 40.5%).
- •Fordham Early Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is the larger school with 467 students compared with 215.
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 Fordham Early Learning Academy better than Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts ranks higher (89.2 vs 67.8 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 Fordham Early Learning Academy and Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fordham Early Learning Academy: 215. Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fordham Early Learning Academy and Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts rank in Florida?
Fordham Early Learning Academy is 787th of 2,187 and Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is 32nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).