Schools in 93637 — Madera, California
93637 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.1 — 12.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 14.9 to 49.5, a 34.6-point spread.
How 93637 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Madera High with a Scope Score of 50 and 14.5% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93637. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93637 averages 25.0%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93637 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93637
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93637 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 93637
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madera High Madera Unified Building Momentum | Developing 50/100 |
| 2 | Madera South High Madera Unified Building Momentum | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | Dixieland Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | Developing 36/100 |
| 4 | John Adams Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Lincoln Elementary Madera Unified On the Rise | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Howard Elementary Madera Unified On the Rise | Developing 32/100 |
| 7 | Parkwood Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | Developing 31/100 |
| 8 | James Madison Elementary Madera Unified Culture First | Developing 31/100 |
| 9 | Alpha Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | Developing 31/100 |
| 10 | Duane E. Furman Independent Study Madera Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 11 | Ripperdan Community Day Madera Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 12 | La Vina Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 13 | Eastin Arcola Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | Needs Support 15/100 |
Schools in 93637 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 93637
- 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