Alpha Elementary

Summary:

Alpha Elementary is a public elementary school located in Madera, California, serving 702 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Madera Unified School District, which has a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Alpha Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 11.7% in 2018-2019 to 39.5% in 2021-2022, well above the district and state averages. The school's academic performance is also a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. While Alpha Elementary's English Language Learners perform relatively better, ranking in the top 25% of California elementary schools, other subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, perform significantly worse than their peers statewide. The school serves a high-poverty community, with 88.89% to 92.59% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools in the Madera Unified School District, Cesar Chavez Elementary and Millview Elementary also have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, and the overall academic performance across the district remains below the state averages. The achievement gaps observed among student subgroups at Alpha Elementary are also present, to varying degrees, in the nearby schools, suggesting a broader systemic challenge within the district.


Detail:

Public K-6

 900 Stadium Rd.
       Madera, CA  93637-5700


(559) 661-4101

District: Madera Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4059th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $1,787 Help


Students who attend Alpha Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Martin Luther King Junior Middle
High:    Madera South High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.1 Help
Number of students:  703

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.0%
Two or more races:
3.4%
White:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.2% Help


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Compare Details Alpha Elementary ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Madera Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.55. (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 (89%), two or more races (3.4%), White (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alpha Elementary is 25.1. 15 elementary schools in the Madera Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alpha Elementary is $1,787, which is the 7th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Madera Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alpha Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpha Elementary 4059th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Alpha Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Madera Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Madera Unified 1170th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alpha Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alpha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.93 3793rd 4809 21.1%
2005 25.77 3570th 4822 26.0%
2006 20.90 3934th 4818 18.3%
2007 25.76 3877th 5113 24.2%
2008 29.13 3657th 5113 28.5%
2009 15.53 4705th 5193 9.4%
2010 33.80 3559th 5314 33.0%
2011 26.11 4256th 5377 20.8%
2012 17.03 4844th 5390 10.1%
2013 8.11 5373rd 5530 2.8%
2015 13.29 5256th 5611 6.3%
2016 11.07 5372nd 5614 4.3%
2017 14.69 5138th 5692 9.7%
2018 13.91 5192nd 5662 8.3%
2019 18.10 4985th 5789 13.9%
2022 28.28 4017th 5883 31.7%
2023 19.79 4882nd 5874 16.9%
2024 28.55 4059th 5862 30.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alpha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.98 2658th 3246 18.1%
2019 29.65 2521st 3275 23.0%
2022 52.59 1070th 3311 67.7%
2023 38.59 1918th 3250 41.0%
2024 60.67 698th 3160 77.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alpha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.03 1555th 2634 41.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alpha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.31 4580th 5084 9.9%
2019 25.92 4165th 5173 19.5%
2022 38.26 3150th 5264 40.2%
2023 27.64 4106th 5374 23.6%
2024 36.54 3400th 5511 38.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Alpha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.03 4982nd 5413 8.0%
2019 22.75 4406th 5492 19.8%
2022 29.57 3774th 5635 33.0%
2023 20.75 4625th 5617 17.7%
2024 29.83 3806th 5605 32.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Alpha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.23 4946th 5431 8.9%
2019 15.42 5023rd 5510 8.8%
2022 27.88 3966th 5663 30.0%
2023 20.50 4668th 5650 17.4%
2024 28.08 3993rd 5636 29.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alpha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.58 4280th 4830 11.4%
2019 25.13 4028th 4963 18.8%
2022 37.87 3068th 5084 39.7%
2023 26.62 3985th 5098 21.8%
2024 40.75 2915th 5102 42.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Alpha Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 280 29 21 340 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1990 279 32 24 407 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1991 377 38 20 533 1 n/a n/a 0 969
1992 354 53 24 584 2 n/a n/a 0 1017
1993 308 36 21 674 0 n/a n/a 0 1039
1994 285 29 12 710 3 n/a n/a 0 1039
1995 201 50 18 642 3 n/a n/a 0 914
1996 201 50 18 642 3 n/a n/a 0 914
1997 188 53 14 702 3 n/a n/a 0 960
1998 193 43 17 655 6 n/a n/a 0 914
1999 183 37 14 652 1 n/a n/a 4 891
2000 176 34 13 618 0 n/a n/a 4 845
2001 155 38 15 642 0 n/a n/a 3 853
2002 139 40 13 700 0 n/a n/a 4 896
2003 139 40 13 700 0 n/a n/a 4 896
2004 134 34 7 701 0 n/a n/a 5 881
2005 130 44 16 751 0 n/a n/a 2 943
2006 121 31 19 819 0 n/a n/a 2 992
2007 84 24 16 650 0 n/a n/a 3 777
2008 69 34 11 619 4 n/a n/a 0 737
2009 60 17 8 593 2 0 4 0 684
2010 60 14 8 611 7 0 2 0 702
2011 64 15 9 613 4 0 2 0 707
2012 43 18 5 637 7 0 1 0 711
2013 35 16 7 650 5 0 1 0 714
2014 42 20 4 657 4 0 2 0 729
2015 36 19 10 692 3 0 2 0 762
2016 47 17 5 699 2 0 0 0 770
2017 44 17 6 696 1 0 3 0 767
2018 42 24 8 697 1 0 5 0 777
2019 33 15 4 650 3 0 7 0 712
2020 27 15 8 622 5 0 9 0 686
2021 19 15 7 593 1 0 15 0 650
2022 20 7 6 617 6 0 19 0 675
2023 22 10 10 629 7 0 24 0 702
2024 21 15 10 626 7 0 24 0 703

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 Alpha Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 670 27.0 24.8 n/a
1990 742 27.7 26.7 n/a
1991 969 36.0 26.9 n/a
1992 1017 36.6 27.7 34.3
1993 1039 38.8 26.8 71.6
1994 1039 41.7 24.9 70.7
1995 914 36.2 25.2 78.7
1996 914 36.2 25.2 78.7
1997 960 42.9 22.4 81.8
1998 914 40.4 22.6 83.9
1999 891 45.0 19.8 88.6
2000 845 45.8 18.4 89.4
2001 853 45.8 18.6 86.9
2002 896 47.2 19.0 88.2
2003 896 47.2 19.0 88.2
2004 881 44.5 19.8 88.7
2005 943 46.0 20.5 90.5
2006 992 48.9 20.3 85.6
2007 777 38.5 20.2 87.2
2008 737 36.5 20.2 91
2009 684 32.4 20.4 89.9
2010 702 31.4 22.3 93.2
2011 707 n/a n/a 89
2012 711 26.0 27.3 n/a
2013 714 25.5 28.0 92.3
2014 729 27.0 27.0 91.5
2015 762 29.0 26.2 94.2
2016 770 30.0 25.6 90.1
2017 767 28.5 26.9 89.2
2018 777 30.0 25.9 89.1
2019 712 28.0 25.4 92.7
2020 686 n/a n/a 92.3
2021 650 30.4 21.3 91.8
2022 675 29.6 22.8 88.9
2023 702 29.7 23.6 92.6
2024 703 28.0 25.1 93.2

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 Alpha Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 670 27.0 24.8 n/a
1990 742 27.7 26.7 n/a
1991 969 36.0 26.9 n/a
1992 1017 36.6 27.7 34.3
1993 1039 38.8 26.8 71.6
1994 1039 41.7 24.9 70.7
1995 914 36.2 25.2 78.7
1996 914 36.2 25.2 78.7
1997 960 42.9 22.4 81.8
1998 914 40.4 22.6 83.9
1999 891 45.0 19.8 88.6
2000 845 45.8 18.4 89.4
2001 853 45.8 18.6 86.9
2002 896 47.2 19.0 88.2
2003 896 47.2 19.0 88.2
2004 881 44.5 19.8 88.7
2005 943 46.0 20.5 90.5
2006 992 48.9 20.3 85.6
2007 777 38.5 20.2 87.2
2008 737 36.5 20.2 91
2009 684 32.4 20.4 89.9
2010 702 31.4 22.3 93.2
2011 707 n/a n/a 89
2012 711 26.0 27.3 n/a
2013 714 25.5 28.0 92.3
2014 729 27.0 27.0 91.5
2015 762 29.0 26.2 94.2
2016 770 30.0 25.6 90.1
2017 767 28.5 26.9 89.2
2018 777 30.0 25.9 89.1
2019 712 28.0 25.4 92.7
2020 686 n/a n/a 92.3
2021 650 30.4 21.3 91.8
2022 675 29.6 22.8 88.9
2023 702 29.7 23.6 92.6
2024 703 28.0 25.1 93.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Alpha Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201397.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%98.0%99.0%100.0%97.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201699.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202097.6%0.0%1.6%98.4%98.4%98.4%
202295.0%0.0%0.8%98.3%98.3%96.7%98.3%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alpha Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $1,787

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alpha Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4985th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4882nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alpha Elementary)35.230.8
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Madera Unified)31.428.6
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alpha Elementary)25.937.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Madera Unified)36.632.1
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alpha Elementary)2531.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Madera Unified)3327.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alpha Elementary)17.717
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Madera Unified)24.122.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alpha Elementary)30.717.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Madera Unified)36.127.3
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alpha Elementary)7.97.7
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Madera Unified)19.514.9
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Alpha Elementary)14.56.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Madera Unified)15.813.1
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alpha Elementary)29.520.6
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Madera Unified)33.228.9
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alpha Elementary)27.69.8
 17.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Madera Unified)25.619.5
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students712702
 1.4%
African American1510
 33.3%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian410
 150%
Hispanic650629
 3.2%
Pacific Islander00
White3322
 33.3%
Two or More Races724
 242.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.7%92.6%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alpha Elementary

Students at Alpha Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% White, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 703 students attended Alpha Elementary.

Alpha Elementary ranks 4059th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Alpha Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin Luther King Junior Middle
High : Madera South High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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