Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Madera Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madera Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madera Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madera Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1706 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madera Elementary School's ranking?
Madera Elementary School is ranked #1706 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Madera Elementary School often compared to?
Madera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loma Vista Elementary School, Westlake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Madera Elementary School?
286 students attend Madera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Madera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madera Elementary School?
Madera Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Madera Elementary School offer ?
Madera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Madera Elementary School part of?
Madera Elementary School is part of Simi Valley Unified School District.
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