Schools in 93638 — Madera, California
93638 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.3 — 14.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 22.8 to 51.7, a 29.0-point spread.
How 93638 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Matilda Torres High with a Scope Score of 52 and 10.7% of students exceeding standard.
Ceiling effect detected: Schools in 93638 average 22.7% meeting standard but only 6.3% exceeding it. Students are clearing the bar, but few are pushed past it — worth examining school by school.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 6.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 93638. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 93638 averages 25.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 93638 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 93638
Hidden gems: 1 school in 93638 is classified as 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 93638
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matilda Torres High Madera Unified Building Momentum | 10.7% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | John J. Pershing Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 10.0% | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Berenda Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 8.8% | Developing 34/100 |
| 4 | George Washington Elementary Madera Unified On the Rise | 3.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | James Monroe Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 9.8% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | Virginia Lee Rose Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 7.4% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 7 | Millview Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 10.1% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 8 | Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary) Madera County Superintendent of Schools Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 9 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 9.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 10 | Nishimoto Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 11 | Sierra Vista Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 12 | Pioneer Technical Center Madera County Superintendent of Schools Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 13 | Mountain Vista High Madera Unified Building Momentum | 1.4% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Schools in 93638 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 93638
- 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
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