Elementary Schools in Madera Unified

The Madera Unified School District in California is home to 18 elementary schools serving grades K-6 or K-8, with student populations ranging from 210 to 855. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a ranking of 1170 out of 1568 districts in the state, a few standout schools demonstrate the potential for academic success within the community.

At the top of the district's elementary schools is James Monroe Elementary, ranked 3242 out of 5862 California elementary schools, the highest in the district. This school boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across multiple grade levels, despite having 97.28% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Similarly, La Vina Elementary, ranked 2895 out of 5874 California elementary schools, stands out for its strong performance in the upper grades, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 6th-8th graders.

While the district faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and low test score proficiency overall, particularly in Mathematics, schools like Howard Elementary demonstrate that academic success is possible, even in high-poverty communities. By understanding the practices and strategies employed at these higher-performing schools, the Madera Unified School District can work to address the systemic inequities and provide targeted support to improve outcomes for all students.