Madera County Independent Academy
- Madera County Independent Academy serves 379 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Madera County Independent Academy 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
- Madera County Independent Academy's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 550% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 379 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Madera County Independent Academy's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 has decreased from 40:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Madera County Independent Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #9448 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 11% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.41 |
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| Graduation Rate | 50-54% | 83% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madera County Office of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Madera County Independent Academy is Enterprise Secondary (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Enterprise Secondary (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Enterprise Secondary (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Madera Enterprise Secondary Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 10 students
0.0 miles
28261 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93637
(559)662-4856 0.0 6-12 10 - Madera Juvenile Hall (endeavor/voyager Secondary) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 35 students
0.0 miles
28261 Ave. 14
Madera, CA 93637
(559)675-7900 0.0 7-12 35 - Madera Gould Educational Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 342 students
0.1 miles
117 W. Dunham
Madera, CA 93637
(559)674-0915 0.1 K-12 342 - Madera Sierra Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 839 students
1.0 miles
917 Olive Ave.
Madera, CA 93638
(559)674-8579 1.0 K-6 839 - Madera Cesar Chavez Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 828 students
1.2 miles
2600 E. Pecan
Madera, CA 93638
(559)664-9701 1.2 K-6 828
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