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Elementary Schools in Madera, California: 25 schools. Average score 12.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data25 schools · avg 32.2/100

Madera, California has 25 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 32.2/100 — 12.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Webster Elementary at 45/100, where 20.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Madera schools average 9.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
32.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.5
10.8 – 45.3
Avg Exceeded %
9.9%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.6%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
25
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary25Developing
32.2/100
9.9%-12.6
High10Developing
34.6/100
7.9%-9.1
Middle3Solid
53.7/100
24.3%+11.0

How Madera schools compare

Madera has 25 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 32.2/100 — 12.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Webster Elementary with a Scope Score of 45 and 20.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Madera averages 18.6% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Madera

3 Culture First23 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Madera

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sherman Thomas STEM Academy
Madera Unified Strong All-Around
49.5%Strong
91/100
2Ranchos Middle
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
21.6%Solid
52/100
3Liberty High
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
22.1%Solid
52/100
4Sherman Thomas Charter High
Madera Unified Building Momentum
16.7%Developing
48/100
5Matilda Torres High
Madera Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
47/100
6Webster Elementary
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
20.4%Developing
45/100
7Madera High
Madera Unified Building Momentum
14.5%Developing
45/100
8Sierra View Elementary
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
45/100
9Dixieland Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Developing
43/100
10Stone Creek Elementary
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
24.9%Developing
43/100
11Madera South High
Madera Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Developing
40/100
12John J. Pershing Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
39/100
13Berenda Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
38/100
14Sherman Thomas Charter
Madera Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
36/100
15Lincoln Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
35/100
16John Adams Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
35/100
17Howard Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Developing
34/100
18Hillside Elementary
Chawanakee Unified Culture First
14.2%Developing
34/100
19George Washington Elementary
Madera Unified Culture First
3.8%Developing
34/100
20Parkwood Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
12.0%Developing
33/100
21James Madison Elementary
Madera Unified Culture First
7.8%Developing
33/100
22Alpha Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
32/100
23Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy
Madera Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
31/100
24Independence Continuation High
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
30/100
25Virginia Lee Rose Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
7.4%Needs Support
29/100
26Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Madera Unified Building Momentum
4.5%Needs Support
28/100
27James Monroe Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Needs Support
28/100
28Sierra Vista Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
2.4%Needs Support
26/100
29Cesar Chavez Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
9.7%Needs Support
25/100
30Millview Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
10.1%Needs Support
25/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 38 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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.

Private Schools in Madera

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Joachim School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 258 students
23:1Private
Remnant Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 21 students
7:1Private
Foothill Christian Academy
Brethren · Grades 1-12 · 9 students
5:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Madera

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Madera good?
Madera's 25 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 32.2/100, which is 12.6 points below the state average. 9.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 Webster Elementary with a Scope Score of 45/100 and 20.4% 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 32.2/100 — 12.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 9.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Madera?
Madera has 25 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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.

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