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Madera Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 20,138 students in Madera Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Madera Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
28 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
20,138 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
938 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Madera Unified School District, which is ranked #1552 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1544 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.64
# American Indian Students
104 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
281 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
18,295 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
91%
55%
# Black Students
232 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
903 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
309 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,684
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,536
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,510
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,556
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,511
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,552
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,569
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,546
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,435
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,674
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,534
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,592
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,439
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,290 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,582 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$368 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$334 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,290
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,582
$19,787
Best Madera Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastin Arcola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29551 Ave. 8
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8841
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8841
Grades: K-8
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
La Vina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8594 Rd. 23
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-5194
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-5194
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Berenda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26820 Club Dr.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-3325
Grades: K-6
| 752 students
Rank: #44.
James Monroe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1819 N. Lake St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-5679
Grades: K-6
| 661 students
Rank: #55.
John J. Pershing Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1505 E. Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9741
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9741
Grades: K-6
| 731 students
Rank: #66.
Madera High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S. L St.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,858 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Alpha Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Stadium Rd.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 661-4101
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 661-4101
Grades: K-6
| 702 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
John Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1822 National Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-4631
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-4631
Grades: K-6
| 742 students
Rank: #99.
Matilda Torres High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16645 Rd. 26
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 416-5909
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 416-5909
Grades: 9-12
| 2,001 students
Rank: #1010.
James Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Stadium Rd.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4630
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4630
Grades: K-6
| 639 students
Rank: #1111.
Howard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13878 Rd. 21 1/2
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8568
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-8568
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: #1212.
Parkwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-2500
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-2500
Grades: K-6
| 641 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 Liberty Ln.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4600
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4600
Grades: K-6
| 855 students
Rank: #1414.
Jack G. Desmond Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26490 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1775
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1775
Grades: 7-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1515.
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-2662
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 662-2662
Grades: K-6
| 742 students
Rank: #1616.
Dixieland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18440 Rd. 19
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9119
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9119
Grades: K-8
| 319 students
Rank: #1717.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Sunset Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9286
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 673-9286
Grades: 7-8
| 968 students
Rank: #1818.
Nishimoto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26460 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-8110
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-8110
Grades: K-6
| 742 students
Rank: #1919.
Ripperdan Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26133 Ave. 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 674-0059
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
Rank: #2020.
George Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
509 E. S. St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-6705
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-6705
Grades: K-6
| 607 students
Rank: #2121.
Madera South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
755 W. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4450
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,994 students
Rank: #2222.
Millview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Clinton St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8509
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8509
Grades: K-6
| 636 students
Rank: #2323.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-4681
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-4681
Grades: 7-8
| 919 students
Rank: #2424.
Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 W. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Grades: K-12
| 301 students
Rank: #2525.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 E. Pecan
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9701
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-9701
Grades: K-6
| 716 students
Rank: #2626.
Sierra Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
917 E. Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8579
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-8579
Grades: K-6
| 700 students
Rank: #2727.
Mountain Vista High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Clinton Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4580
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-4580
Grades: 10-12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madera Unified Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
955 W. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482
Grades: 12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madera Unified School District?
Madera Unified School District manages 28 public schools serving 20,138 students.
What is the rank of Madera Unified School District?
Madera Unified School District is ranked #1552 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madera Unified School District?
91% of Madera Unified School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madera Unified School District?
Madera Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Madera Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,582 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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