Serving 735 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Alpha Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alpha Elementary serves the eastern part of Madera, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alpha Elementary School's student population of 735 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
735 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alpha Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alpha Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#6771 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
90%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpha Elementary School's ranking?
Alpha Elementary School is ranked #6771 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Alpha Elementary School often compared to?
Alpha Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berenda Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Alpha Elementary School?
735 students attend Alpha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Alpha Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alpha Elementary School?
Alpha Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alpha Elementary School offer ?
Alpha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Alpha Elementary School part of?
Alpha Elementary School is part of Madera Unified School District.
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