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Schools in 93636 — Madera, California: 93636 schools average near the state. The 22.4-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

93636 has 7 ranked schools in Madera, averaging a Scope Score of 42.9/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 29.5 to 51.9, a 22.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
42.9
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.4
29.5 – 51.9
Avg Exceeded %
18.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.1%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 93636 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Ranchos Middle with a Scope Score of 52 and 21.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 93636 averages 13.1%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 93636 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93636
93636Madera7Developing
42.9/100
93635Los Banos14Developing
34.2/100
-8.8
93637Madera13Developing
31.5/100
-11.4
93638Madera18Developing
33.5/100
-9.5
93640Mendota3Developing
41.7/100
-1.3
93631Kingsburg6Developing
42.9/100
-0.0

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 93636

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93636 are classified as Growth Engine or 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 93636

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Ranchos Middle
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
21.6%Solid
52/100
2Liberty High
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
22.1%Solid
52/100
3Webster Elementary
Golden Valley Unified Growth Engine
20.4%Developing
45/100
4Sierra View Elementary
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
45/100
5Stone Creek Elementary
Golden Valley Unified On the Rise
24.9%Developing
43/100
6Hillside Elementary
Chawanakee Unified Culture First
14.2%Developing
34/100
7Independence Continuation High
Golden Valley Unified Building Momentum
4.8%Needs Support
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schools in 93636Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 93636 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 93636

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 93636 (Madera) good?
93636 has 7 ranked schools in Madera, averaging a Scope Score of 42.9/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average. 18.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 93636?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 93636 is Ranchos Middle with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 21.6% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 93636 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 93636 average a Scope Score of 42.9/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 18.4% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 93636?
Zip code 93636 has 7 ranked 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. Full methodology and weights.