Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Monroe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James Monroe Elementary School's student population of 661 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Monroe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Monroe Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5948 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
95%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Monroe Elementary School's ranking?
James Monroe Elementary School is ranked #5948 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James Monroe Elementary School?
661 students attend James Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of James Monroe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Monroe Elementary School?
James Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James Monroe Elementary School offer ?
James Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James Monroe Elementary School part of?
James Monroe Elementary School is part of Madera Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break!
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 4/9/2022
Super good school!!!
1 10/6/2021
I hate it. Here's why my daughter has been recently getting bullied and I've talked to the teachers, the principal and they did nothing but just to ignore me. My daughter has been so bullied that she locks herself in her room and she simply ignores me because she thinks I do nothing about it. I had to do something, and I changed schools. Now she goes to John Pershing elementary school, and she loves. It, this school has many excellent reviews and I think this school is perfect for my daughter. This school is full of amazing and kind people. I just want to thank all the teachers and co ulcers that helped my daughter have her best times in John Pershing elementary school.
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