Is Parkwood Elementary a good school?

Parkwood Elementary ranks 4034 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Parkwood Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 635 students attended Parkwood Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Parkwood Elementary?

Students at Parkwood Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Parkwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Parkwood Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Martin Luther King Junior Middle High : Madera South High

Parkwood Elementary

Summary:

Parkwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Madera, California, serving 641 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Madera Unified school district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Parkwood Elementary faces significant challenges, including a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 8.2% in 2018-2019 to 31.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school's performance on the Smarter Balanced Assessments is consistently below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31.27% of Parkwood students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 32.64% for the Madera Unified district and 47.04% for the state of California. The performance gaps are even wider in Mathematics, with only 25.51% of Parkwood students being proficient or better, compared to 19.42% for the district and 35.54% for the state. These academic struggles are particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners.

When compared to nearby schools within the Madera Unified School District, Parkwood Elementary is performing significantly worse than its peers. For instance, James Monroe Elementary, located just 3.25 miles away, consistently outperforms Parkwood in both English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Parkwood, with 95.79% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, may contribute to the school's challenges. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and implementing targeted interventions to support the diverse student population at Parkwood will be crucial in improving student outcomes and ensuring equity in education.

Detail:

Public K-6

1150 E. Pecan Ave.
Madera, CA 93637-6256

(559) 673-2500

District: Madera Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4034^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $1,596

Students who attend Parkwood Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 24.4

Number of students: 635

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.4%

White:

5.0%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Parkwood Elementary ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Madera Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.79. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.4%), White (5%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Parkwood Elementary is 24.4. 10 elementary schools in the Madera Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Parkwood Elementary employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Parkwood Elementary is $1,596, which is the 8^th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Madera Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Parkwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Parkwood Elementary 4034^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Parkwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

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Madera Unified:

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

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Rank History for Parkwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Parkwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	32.40	3665^th	5314	31.0%
2011	21.22	4592^nd	5377	14.6%
2012	27.78	4103^rd	5390	23.9%
2013	20.01	4736^th	5530	14.4%
2015	25.63	4073^rd	5611	27.4%
2016	12.33	5284^th	5614	5.9%
2017	17.18	4936^th	5692	13.3%
2018	22.38	4480^th	5662	20.9%
2019	19.62	4833^rd	5789	16.5%
2022	24.84	4363^rd	5883	25.8%
2023	29.26	3965^th	5874	32.5%
2024	28.79	4034^th	5862	31.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Parkwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.84	1775^th	3246	45.3%
2019	26.28	2758^th	3275	15.8%
2022	31.06	2520^th	3311	23.9%
2023	50.62	1165^th	3250	64.2%
2024	49.80	1190^th	3160	62.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Parkwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.79	3863^rd	5084	24.0%
2019	27.24	4084^th	5173	21.1%
2022	35.04	3425^th	5264	34.9%
2023	40.57	3021^st	5374	43.8%
2024	38.11	3277^th	5511	40.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Parkwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	19.31	4598^th	5413	15.1%
2019	16.41	4916^th	5492	10.5%
2022	24.43	4272^nd	5635	24.2%
2023	28.35	3926^th	5617	30.1%
2024	27.55	4016^th	5605	28.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Parkwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.22	3920^th	5431	27.8%
2019	24.13	4273^rd	5510	22.5%
2022	27.20	4033^rd	5663	28.8%
2023	31.65	3635^th	5650	35.7%
2024	30.83	3752^nd	5636	33.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Parkwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.16	3543^rd	4830	26.6%
2019	26.36	3947^th	4963	20.5%
2022	35.35	3263^rd	5084	35.8%
2023	42.56	2716^th	5098	46.7%
2024	37.99	3116^th	5102	38.9%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Parkwood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	48	21	9	659	4	0	5	746
2010	51	28	8	702	3	0	1	793
2011	41	31	12	757	3	0	7	851
2012	38	25	16	745	1	2	5	832
2013	30	31	16	790	1	0	11	879
2014	32	24	18	800	3	0	6	883
2015	37	19	17	644	2	0	4	723
2016	31	18	14	677	4	0	2	746
2017	38	30	17	695	4	0	5	789
2018	38	24	24	664	3	0	5	758
2019	36	25	18	617	3	0	7	706
2020	32	26	15	604	3	0	13	693
2021	25	23	11	603	4	0	8	674
2022	29	14	8	573	1	0	10	635
2023	29	14	10	578	1	0	9	641
2024	32	11	11	574	1	0	6	635

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 Parkwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	746	31.0	24.1	91.6
2010	793	32.9	24.0	90.8
2011	851	n/a	n/a	88.2
2012	832	28.5	29.1	n/a
2013	879	28.0	31.3	87.8
2014	883	30.0	29.4	93.7
2015	723	28.0	25.8	94.3
2016	746	30.0	24.8	92.8
2017	789	32.4	24.3	93.4
2018	758	30.0	25.2	90.6
2019	706	28.0	25.2	94.5
2020	693	n/a	n/a	94.8
2021	674	29.8	22.5	95.1
2022	635	28.1	22.5	93.5
2023	641	28.4	22.5	95.8
2024	635	26.0	24.4	96.1

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 Parkwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	746	31.0	24.1	91.6
2010	793	32.9	24.0	90.8
2011	851	n/a	n/a	88.2
2012	832	28.5	29.1	n/a
2013	879	28.0	31.3	87.8
2014	883	30.0	29.4	93.7
2015	723	28.0	25.8	94.3
2016	746	30.0	24.8	92.8
2017	789	32.4	24.3	93.4
2018	758	30.0	25.2	90.6
2019	706	28.0	25.2	94.5
2020	693	n/a	n/a	94.8
2021	674	29.8	22.5	95.1
2022	635	28.1	22.5	93.5
2023	641	28.4	22.5	95.8
2024	635	26.0	24.4	96.1

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.

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