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Schools in 93636 — Madera, California

93636 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 44.9 — 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.6 to 58.0, a 25.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
44.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.5
32.6 – 58.0
Avg Exceeded %
18.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 93636 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Liberty High with a Scope Score of 58 and 22.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93636 averages 13.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 93636 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93636
93636Madera744.9
93635Los Banos1434.8-10.2
93637Madera1331.1-13.8
93638Madera1329.3-15.6
93640Mendota342.6-2.3
93631Kingsburg643.7-1.2

School archetypes in 93636

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93636 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 93636

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Liberty High
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
58Madera22.1%47.7%15.4%4.1%
2Ranchos Middle
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
52Madera21.6%53.4%10.5%4.8%
3Stone Creek Elementary
Golden Valley Unified Growth Engine
47Madera24.9%48.2%5.4%2.8%
4Sierra View Elementary
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
44Madera20.5%45.3%7.4%3.9%
5Webster Elementary
Golden Valley Unified On the Rise
44Madera20.4%45.6%14.1%3.6%
6Hillside Elementary
Chawanakee Unified Culture First
37Madera14.2%36.1%6.5%1.3%
7Independence Continuation High
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
33Madera4.8%19.0%33.3%4.0%

Schools in 93636 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 93636

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Madera good?
Madera's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.9/100, which is 1.1 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Madera?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Madera is Liberty High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 22.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Madera schools compare to the state average?
Madera elementary schools average a Scope Score of 44.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.1 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.6 to 58.0, a 25.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Madera?
Madera has 7 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.