Madera Unified
Madera Unified has 24 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 30.7/100 — 13.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Matilda Torres High at 52/100, where 10.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,158 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 25.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 28.7/100 | 19 | 7.8% | 21.8% |
| High | Developing 38.1/100 | 5 | 7.1% | 39.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Madera Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Madera Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 38.1.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 36.8 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 25.5%, 7.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.9%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Matilda Torres High leads the district at 52 with 10.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Madera Unified
Hidden gems: 3 schools in Madera Unified are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Madera Unified spends $14,158 per student in current expenditures — $657 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (19)
Madera Unified has 19 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.7 — 15.1 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Dixieland Elementary with a Scope Score of 36 and 8.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dixieland Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Developing 36/100 |
| 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 | John Adams Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 12.1% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Lincoln Elementary Madera Unified On the Rise | 9.9% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Howard Elementary Madera Unified On the Rise | 6.5% | Developing 32/100 |
| 7 | Parkwood Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 12.0% | Developing 31/100 |
| 8 | James Madison Elementary Madera Unified Culture First | 7.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 9 | Alpha Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 11.1% | Developing 31/100 |
| 10 | George Washington Elementary Madera Unified On the Rise | 3.8% | Developing 31/100 |
| 11 | James Monroe Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 9.8% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 12 | Virginia Lee Rose Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 7.4% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 13 | Millview Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 10.1% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 14 | Cesar Chavez Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 9.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 15 | Nishimoto Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 7.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 16 | Duane E. Furman Independent Study Madera Unified Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 17 | Sierra Vista Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 18 | La Vina Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 2.2% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 19 | Eastin Arcola Elementary Madera Unified Building Momentum | 4.2% | Needs Support 15/100 |
High Schools (5)
Madera Unified has 5 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.1 — 9.4 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Matilda Torres High with a Scope Score of 52 and 10.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matilda Torres High Madera Unified Building Momentum | 10.7% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Madera High Madera Unified Building Momentum | 14.5% | Developing 50/100 |
| 3 | Madera South High Madera Unified Building Momentum | 9.0% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Mountain Vista High Madera Unified Building Momentum | 1.4% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 5 | Ripperdan Community Day Madera Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
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 Madera Unified
- 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
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