For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,624 students in 93638, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 93638, CA are Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Jack G. Desmond Middle School and Sherman Thomas Charter. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 93638 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 93638, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best 93638, CA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
51 E. Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 871-5490
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Sherman Thomas Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W. Adell St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 674-1192
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #44.
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26247 Ellis St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 675-2070
Grades: K-8
| 650 students
Rank: #55.
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
93638, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Apollo Elementary Community Day (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
28198 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Independence High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
37479 Ave. 12
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 645-7533
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Juvenile Hall (Endeavorvoyager Secondary) High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28261 Avenue 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 661-3570
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
Madera County Opportunity High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
28123 Ave 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 664-1600
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
28123 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Madera, CA 93638
(559) 673-6051
Grades: K-12
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 93638, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 93638, CA include Sherman Thomas Stem Academy, Jack G. Desmond Middle School and Sherman Thomas Charter.
How many public middle schools are located in 93638?
5 public middle schools are located in 93638.
What is the racial composition of students in 93638?
93638 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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