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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.

Avg Scope Score
31.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.6
14.9 – 49.5
Avg Exceeded %
7.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93637
93637Madera13Developing
31.1/100
93636Madera7Developing
44.9/100
+13.8
93638Madera13Needs Support
29.3/100
-1.8
93635Los Banos14Developing
34.8/100
+3.7
93640Mendota3Developing
42.6/100
+11.5
93631Kingsburg6Developing
43.7/100
+12.6

School archetypes in 93637

2 On the Rise1 Culture First10 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolScore
1Madera High
Madera Unified Building Momentum
Developing
50/100
2Madera South High
Madera Unified Building Momentum
Developing
44/100
3Dixieland Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
Developing
36/100
4John Adams Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
Developing
34/100
5Lincoln Elementary
Madera Unified On the Rise
Developing
32/100
6Howard Elementary
Madera Unified On the Rise
Developing
32/100
7Parkwood Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
Developing
31/100
8James Madison Elementary
Madera Unified Culture First
Developing
31/100
9Alpha Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
Developing
31/100
10Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Madera Unified Building Momentum
Needs Support
25/100
11Ripperdan Community Day
Madera Unified Building Momentum
Needs Support
22/100
12La Vina Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
Needs Support
21/100
13Eastin 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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Madera good?
Madera's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.1/100, which is 12.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.9% 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 Madera High with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 14.5% 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 31.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 14.9 to 49.5, a 34.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Madera?
Madera has 13 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.