John J. Pershing Elementary School
Tel:
(559)664-9741
- John J. Pershing Elementary School serves 730 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- John J. Pershing Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
John J. Pershing Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- John J. Pershing Elementary School's student population of 730 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 730 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- John J. Pershing Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of John J. Pershing Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #5324 out of 9584 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 93% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madera Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John J. Pershing Elementary School is Mountain Vista Educational Center (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ripperdan Community Day (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Monroe Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Madera James Monroe Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 734 students
0.6 miles
1819 N. Lake St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559)674-5679 0.6 K-6 734 - Madera Mountain Vista Educational Center Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 21 students
1.1 miles
955 W. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637
(559)675-4490 1.1 12 21 - Madera Ripperdan Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 46 students
1.1 miles
26133 Ave. 7
Madera, CA 93637
(559)675-4500 1.1 7-12 46 - Madera Jack G. Desmond Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 897 students
1.2 miles
26490 Martin St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559)675-4500 1.2 7-8 897 - Madera Millview Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 697 students
1.2 miles
1609 Clinton St.
Madera, CA 93638
(559)674-8509 1.2 K-6 697
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