School Profile · Madera
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy: The scores are below where anyone wants them. Here's what they don't tell you.
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy posts low test scores — and attendance holds near the state average — families haven't checked out. If this is your zoned school, the numbers below are where to start a conversation, not where to end one.
26247 Ellis Street, 93638 (opens in new tab)·Madera Unified·Madera·Grades K-8·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(559) 675-2070·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
31
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #4,333 statewide · #10 of 21 in Madera Unified
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy scores 31 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 25th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “25% proficient” and call it done. Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy deserves a closer read. It sits at the 25th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools — but the ranking is the least interesting thing on this page.
Test scores are one lens, and at this school they're a rough one right now. The sections below show the fuller picture — including the parts that are working.
As a charter, Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
13%
19%
68%
Grade 3 · 32% proficient
9%
21%
70%
Grade 4 · 30% proficient
12%
82%
Grade 5 · 18% proficient
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
8.8%
State 21.3%
12.6pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
25.3%
State 42.7%
17.3pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-18.3pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
10.2%
State 17.9%
7.7pp below state avg
Suspension rate
2.4%
State 1.6%
0.8pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what changed in the last two years, and what the school is asking families for. Growth shows up in these numbers a year or two after it shows up in classrooms.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 34
Sherman Thomas Charter
Madera Unified · 0.2 mi
Developing
35/100
John J. Pershing Elementary
Madera Unified · 1.3 mi
Developing
34/100
Berenda Elementary
Madera Unified · 2.7 mi
Developing
33/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic96.7%
White2.1%
Other1.1%
GenderFemale 46.7%Male 53.3%
Resources & Access
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,158
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$52,709 – $107,743
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy in Madera, 26.6% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 31.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy trails its district average for low-income students by 5.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (18.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (26.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 17.5 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 440 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−17.5pp
9.5% vs 27.0% overall · n=185
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−4.2pp
1.8% vs 6.1% overall · n=185
Math · English Learner−12.0pp
7.0% vs 18.9% overall · n=185
Math Exceeded · English Learner−6.3pp
0.9% vs 7.2% overall · n=185
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income440 tested
ELA 26.6%·Math 18.7%· -5.3pp vs district
Hispanic455 tested
ELA 26.6%·Math 18.3%· -6.0pp vs district
English Learner185 tested
ELA 10.8%·Math 8.1%· +0.2pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency falls by 17.1pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +1.7pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$62K
$23K below CA median
Median Home Value
$325K
$334K below CA median
Bachelor's+
8%
27pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
9.9 years avg experience
30 teachers · 3% second-year
Teacher Credentials
92% fully credentialed
4.1% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
8.8%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 38th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
25.3%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 37th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-18.3pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 40th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
10.2%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 63th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
2.4%
↓ vs CA 1.6% · 43th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 72 | 13% | 19% | 21% | 47% | 32% | −11 |
| Grade 4 | 78 | 9% | 21% | 12% | 59% | 29% | −15 |
| Grade 5 | 83 | 6% | 12% | 29% | 53% | 18% | −30 |
| Grade 6 | 83 | 1% | 14% | 42% | 42% | 16% | −31 |
| Grade 7 | 74 | 3% | 32% | 24% | 41% | 35% | −13 |
| Grade 8 | 78 | 5% | 27% | 26% | 42% | 32% | −14 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 72 | 13% | 22% | 28% | 38% | 35% | −11 |
| Grade 4 | 78 | 8% | 18% | 35% | 40% | 26% | −16 |
| Grade 5 | 83 | 5% | 7% | 22% | 66% | 12% | −23 |
| Grade 6 | 83 | 2% | 7% | 24% | 66% | 10% | −25 |
| Grade 7 | 74 | 9% | 9% | 26% | 55% | 19% | −15 |
| Grade 8 | 77 | 6% | 6% | 21% | 66% | 13% | −19 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 161 | 4% | 10% | 61% | 25% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 440 | 26.6% | −5 | −12 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 455 | 26.6% | −6 | −12 |
| English Learners | 185 | 10.8% | +0 | +0 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy ← | — | 31 | 8.8% | 25.3% | −18.3 | 2.4% |
| Sherman Thomas Charter | 0.2 mi | 35 | 11.1% | 27.9% | −8.4 | 3.4% |
| John J. Pershing Elementary | 1.3 mi | 34 | 10.0% | 30.4% | −0.9 | 2.7% |
| Berenda Elementary | 2.7 mi | 33 | 8.8% | 30.9% | +2.3 | 2.4% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #4791 → #3857 → #4803 → #4612 → #4333
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
- — Low-income students here trail the state average for their group by 12 points in ELA — worth asking how the school is closing that gap.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy a good elementary school?
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy has a Scope Score of 31 out of 100, placing it in the 25th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #4,333 statewide. 8.8% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 12.6 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 25.3% of students at Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 8.8% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 16.6% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 8.8% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 466 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy rank in California?
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy ranks #4,333 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 25th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy decreases by 18.3 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy?
10.2% of students at Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 2.4%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy compare to other schools in Madera?
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy scores 31/100 (25th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. Use the schools in Madera page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy in Madera, 26.6% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 31.9% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy trails its district average for low-income students by 5.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (18.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (26.6% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 17.5 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 440 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.