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Madera · 93638

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Sherman Thomas STEM AcademyMatilda Torres HighSherman Thomas Charter HighJohn J. Pershing ElementaryBerenda ElementarySherman Thomas CharterGeorge Washington ElementaryEzequiel Tafoya Alvarado AcademyMountain Vista HighVirginia Lee Rose ElementaryJames Monroe ElementaryMillview ElementaryCesar Chavez ElementarySierra Vista ElementaryNishimoto ElementaryJuvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)Pioneer Technical CenterMadera County Independent Academy93638N ↑
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93638 at a glance

93638 (Madera) has 18 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

11Elementary schools2Middle schools5High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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11 comparable schools · average 22.8/100 · range 14.6–31.6

Middle schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

1 comparable schools · average 80.3/100 · range 80.3–80.3

High schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 49.6/100 · range 48.9–50.3

Explore ZIP codes near 93638

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
93637Madera123.0 mi
93723Fresno513.7 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

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Building Momentum 10On the Rise 3Strong All-Around 1
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Schools in 93638

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Elementary schools in 93638 · 11 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
John J. Pershing Elementary
Madera Unified On the Rise
10.0%39th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100
Berenda Elementary
Madera Unified On the Rise
8.8%35th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 30/100
Sherman Thomas Charter
Madera Unified Building Momentum
11.1%32nd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 29/100
George Washington Elementary
Madera Unified On the Rise
3.8%22nd percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 25/100
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy
Madera Unified Building Momentum
8.8%18th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 24/100
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary
Madera Unified Building Momentum
7.4%13th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100

Middle schools in 93638 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Sherman Thomas STEM Academy
Madera Unified Strong All-Around
49.5%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 80/100
Madera County Independent Academy
Madera County Superintendent of Schools court and community school
1.8%Not ranked

High schools in 93638 · 5 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Matilda Torres High
Madera Unified Building Momentum
10.7%43rd percentile · DevelopingScope Score 50/100
Sherman Thomas Charter High
Madera Unified Building Momentum
16.7%37th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 49/100
Mountain Vista High
Madera Unified continuation high school
1.4%41st percentile · DevelopingWithin its own school classScope Score 23/100
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)
Madera County Superintendent of Schools court and community school
0.0%Not ranked
Pioneer Technical Center
Madera County Superintendent of Schools court and community school
0.0%Not ranked
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 93638?
This SchoolScope directory lists 18 public schools in 93638 (Madera) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 93638?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: John J. Pershing Elementary (32/100). Middle: Sherman Thomas STEM Academy (80/100). High: Matilda Torres High (50/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 93638 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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