Ranchos Middle

Summary:

Ranchos Middle is a public middle school located in Madera, California, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 352. It is part of the Golden Valley Unified School District, which is ranked 672 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ranchos Middle consistently outperforms the Golden Valley Unified School District and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. The school's Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations also perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top middle schools in California. However, Ranchos Middle has seen fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.0% in 2020-2021 to 16.8% in 2021-2022, with the most recent data showing a decrease to 12.4% in 2022-2023. Additionally, 40.91% of Ranchos Middle's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Thomas Jefferson Middle and Jack G. Desmond Middle, both part of the Madera Unified district, Ranchos Middle outperforms them in academic metrics. This suggests that Ranchos Middle may have effective strategies in place to support its student populations, particularly its Hispanic and English Language Learner students, who often struggle at other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 12455 Road 35 1/2
       Madera, CA  93636-8416


(559) 645-3550

District: Golden Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
454th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,112 Help


Students who attend Ranchos Middle usually attend:

High:    Liberty High

Feeder schools for Ranchos Middle:

Elementary:    Sierra View Elementary
    Webster Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.6%
White:
36.0%
Asian:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40% Help


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Compare Details Ranchos Middle ranks better than 83.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.6%), White (36%), Asian (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ranchos Middle is 22.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ranchos Middle is $9,112.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ranchos Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ranchos Middle 454th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Ranchos Middle in the ranking list.)

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Golden Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Golden Valley Unified 672nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ranchos Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ranchos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.94 863rd 1769 51.2%
2005 52.90 744th 1777 58.1%
2006 55.99 702nd 1804 61.1%
2007 36.74 1195th 1999 40.2%
2008 49.69 929th 2005 53.7%
2009 57.39 810th 2063 60.7%
2010 64.61 667th 2179 69.4%
2011 66.07 657th 2236 70.6%
2012 51.71 1056th 2259 53.3%
2013 57.14 962nd 2379 59.6%
2015 62.49 809th 2477 67.3%
2016 61.32 834th 2497 66.6%
2017 70.49 659th 2508 73.7%
2018 66.97 713th 2480 71.3%
2019 62.12 862nd 2715 68.3%
2021 58.76 328th 894 63.3%
2022 71.37 658th 2740 76.0%
2023 75.74 566th 2802 79.8%
2024 81.09 454th 2777 83.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ranchos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.86 254th 363 30.0%
2022 77.55 128th 1540 91.7%
2023 77.59 123rd 1529 92.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ranchos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.45 475th 1538 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ranchos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.01 517th 2230 76.8%
2019 62.77 667th 2369 71.8%
2021 61.67 207th 721 71.3%
2022 68.62 539th 2458 78.1%
2023 74.61 425th 2549 83.3%
2024 78.24 386th 2575 85.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ranchos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.94 769th 2262 66.0%
2019 62.01 794th 2380 66.6%
2021 68.08 201st 738 72.8%
2022 76.21 509th 2509 79.7%
2023 77.53 485th 2547 81.0%
2024 76.70 504th 2546 80.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ranchos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.77 727th 1369 46.9%
2019 19.27 1424th 1491 4.5%
2021 36.06 206th 354 41.8%
2022 51.66 536th 1531 65.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ranchos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.07 583rd 2273 74.4%
2019 60.53 792nd 2407 67.1%
2021 47.24 355th 763 53.5%
2022 65.59 708th 2527 72.0%
2023 72.23 581st 2558 77.3%
2024 82.69 379th 2547 85.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ranchos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.51 569th 741 23.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ranchos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.55 334th 2072 83.9%
2019 70.69 477th 2213 78.4%
2022 78.59 322nd 2359 86.4%
2023 83.87 239th 2391 90.0%
2024 86.58 190th 2383 92.0%
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Rank History for White students at Ranchos Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.58 734th 1496 50.9%
2019 50.47 777th 1602 51.5%
2022 56.75 642nd 1555 58.7%
2023 60.22 575th 1552 63.0%
2024 71.43 398th 1535 74.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ranchos Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 141 4 6 56 1 n/a n/a 7 215
2003 141 4 6 56 1 n/a n/a 7 215
2004 153 2 5 67 3 n/a n/a 16 246
2005 163 1 7 55 1 n/a n/a 21 248
2006 186 6 12 72 1 n/a n/a 18 295
2007 181 6 12 69 0 n/a n/a 41 309
2008 190 3 7 74 2 n/a n/a 0 276
2009 205 5 5 81 2 1 31 0 330
2010 193 2 6 107 2 0 9 0 319
2011 166 6 5 97 3 1 33 0 311
2012 201 4 6 101 2 1 1 0 316
2013 192 3 4 93 5 1 1 0 299
2014 194 5 5 113 7 1 2 0 327
2015 187 3 12 121 5 0 4 0 332
2016 172 2 13 100 3 0 2 0 292
2017 152 3 5 106 2 0 7 0 275
2018 142 4 8 133 3 0 13 0 303
2019 155 6 13 141 1 0 7 0 323
2020 150 4 13 155 2 0 8 0 332
2021 154 4 13 173 5 1 10 0 360
2022 161 1 13 168 4 1 9 0 357
2023 135 3 25 175 5 0 9 0 352
2024 146 5 35 201 5 0 13 0 405

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ranchos Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 215 9.5 22.6 0
2003 215 9.5 22.6 0
2004 246 7.3 33.7 20.9
2005 248 9.0 27.6 25.6
2006 295 12.5 23.6 27.8
2007 309 13.3 23.2 32.8
2008 276 14.8 18.6 29.7
2009 330 12.3 24.6 27.6
2010 319 13.0 24.5 41.7
2011 311 n/a n/a 83.3
2012 316 11.8 26.6 n/a
2013 299 12.0 24.8 36.5
2014 327 13.8 23.6 38.2
2015 332 15.0 22.1 34.6
2016 292 15.0 19.4 39
2017 275 13.8 19.8 32.4
2018 303 14.0 21.6 44.2
2019 323 15.0 21.5 40.6
2020 332 n/a n/a 40.1
2021 360 15.0 24.0 43.1
2022 357 16.0 22.3 43.7
2023 352 15.3 22.9 40.9
2024 405 17.7 22.8 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ranchos Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 215 9.5 22.6 0
2003 215 9.5 22.6 0
2004 246 7.3 33.7 20.9
2005 248 9.0 27.6 25.6
2006 295 12.5 23.6 27.8
2007 309 13.3 23.2 32.8
2008 276 14.8 18.6 29.7
2009 330 12.3 24.6 27.6
2010 319 13.0 24.5 41.7
2011 311 n/a n/a 83.3
2012 316 11.8 26.6 n/a
2013 299 12.0 24.8 36.5
2014 327 13.8 23.6 38.2
2015 332 15.0 22.1 34.6
2016 292 15.0 19.4 39
2017 275 13.8 19.8 32.4
2018 303 14.0 21.6 44.2
2019 323 15.0 21.5 40.6
2020 332 n/a n/a 40.1
2021 360 15.0 24.0 43.1
2022 357 16.0 22.3 43.7
2023 352 15.3 22.9 40.9
2024 405 17.7 22.8 40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ranchos Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,112

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ranchos Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 862nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 566th of 2802 Middle schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ranchos Middle)65.666.7
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Valley Unified)6567.2
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ranchos Middle)38.248.9
 10.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Golden Valley Unified)36.847.9
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ranchos Middle)53.358.1
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Golden Valley Unified)52.358.6
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ranchos Middle)3840.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Golden Valley Unified)37.339.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Ranchos Middle)3231.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Golden Valley Unified)31.631.3
 0.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323352
 9%
African American63
 50%
American Indian15
 400%
Asian1325
 92.3%
Hispanic141175
 24.1%
Pacific Islander00
White155135
 12.9%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.6%40.9%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ranchos Middle

Ranchos Middle ranks 454th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ranchos Middle are 50% Hispanic, 36% White, 9% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 405 students attended Ranchos Middle.

Students who attend Ranchos Middle usually go on to attend Liberty High


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