Matilda Torres High

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Matilda Torres High ranks 996 th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Matilda Torres High is a public high school located in Madera, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,001 students. It is part of the Madera Unified School District, which is ranked 1170 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Matilda Torres High has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 94.5% for the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby Madera South High (93.0%) and Madera High (92.6%). It also has a lower dropout rate of 3.8% compared to Madera South High (5.5%) and Madera High (4.8%) for the same school year. However, Matilda Torres High has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 41.6% in 2021-2022 to 29.1% in 2022-2023, which is still higher than the nearby Madera High (24.2%) but lower than Madera South High (29.9%).

Matilda Torres High outperforms the Madera Unified School District and the state of California in several key test score metrics, including English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school's high free/reduced lunch rate of 90.75% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby Madera High (82.72%) and Madera South High (93.43%), suggests that addressing socioeconomic and equity-related challenges could be important focus areas for the school.

Detail:

Public 9-12

16645 Road 26
Madera, CA 93638-0830

(559) 416-5909

District: Madera Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
996^th of 2,323 California High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

Number of students: 2,001

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.3%

White:

4.8%

Asian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Matilda Torres High ranks better than 57.1% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Matilda Torres High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Matilda Torres High:

SchoolDigger ranks Matilda Torres High 996^th of 2323 California public high schools. (See Matilda Torres High in the ranking list.)

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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 Matilda Torres High

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Rank History for all students at Matilda Torres High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	42.51	1111^th	2123	47.7%
2023	29.04	1448^th	2348	38.3%
2024	44.95	996^th	2323	57.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Matilda Torres High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	29.81	828^th	1044	20.7%
2023	26.95	947^th	1323	28.4%
2024	30.44	819^th	1350	39.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Matilda Torres High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.66	801^st	1547	48.2%
2024	24.40	1192^nd	1534	22.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Matilda Torres High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	49.21	867^th	1943	55.4%
2023	33.69	1310^th	2247	41.7%
2024	49.50	869^th	2235	61.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Matilda Torres High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.53	359^th	417	13.9%
2024	35.63	297^th	451	34.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Matilda Torres High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	34.37	1177^th	1858	36.7%
2023	30.60	1326^th	2118	37.4%
2024	42.42	1018^th	2098	51.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Matilda Torres High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	23.27	1024^th	1161	11.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Matilda Torres High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	45.12	931^st	1916	51.4%
2023	25.90	1446^th	2207	34.5%
2024	44.10	947^th	2172	56.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Matilda Torres High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	50.80	813^th	1861	56.3%
2023	35.44	1235^th	2142	42.3%
2024	52.31	771^st	2125	63.7%

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Rank History for White students at Matilda Torres High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	34.40	801^st	1204	33.5%
2023	7.69	1279^th	1434	10.8%
2024	40.08	747^th	1406	46.9%

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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 Matilda Torres High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2021	47	6	7	858	7	0	5	0	930
2022	78	10	7	1400	4	1	9	1	1510
2023	96	15	18	1846	5	1	17	3	2001

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

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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 Matilda Torres High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	930	40.5	22.9	91.9
2022	1510	62.1	24.2	90.9
2023	2001	86.5	23.1	90.8

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 Matilda Torres High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	930	40.5	22.9	91.9
2022	1510	62.1	24.2	90.9
2023	2001	86.5	23.1	90.8

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Matilda Torres High	Public	9-12	16645 Road 26	Madera	93638	Madera County	Madera Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 416-5909	2,001	87	23.1	90.8%	96 (4.8%)	15 (0.7%)	1,846 (92.3%)	18 (0.9%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	17 (0.8%)	45	996^th of 2323 public high schools	57.1%		29	1448^th of 2348 public high schools	38.3%	452	21.8		22.0	54.3	54.3	15.8	15.8
Sherman Thomas Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	26303 Adell St.	Madera	93638	Madera County	Sherman Thomas Charter High District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 675-6626	84	6	14.1	53.6%	19 (22.6%)	2 (2.4%)	62 (73.8%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.1	854^th of 2323 public high schools	63.2%		41.8	1079^th of 2348 public high schools	54.0%	225	26.7		26.7	53.3	53.3	20.0	20.0
Mountain Vista High	Public	10-12	1901 Clinton Ave.	Madera	93638	Madera County	Madera Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 675-4580	166	13	12.8	95.8%	7 (4.2%)	5 (3.0%)	144 (86.7%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	14.1	1838^th of 2323 public high schools	20.9%		15.9	1807^th of 2348 public high schools	23.0%	31	7.3		6.8	23.6	23.6	1.8	1.8	$2,786
Madera High	Public	9-12	200 South L St.	Madera	93637	Madera County	Madera Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 675-4444	1,858	80	23.3	82.7%	145 (7.8%)	20 (1.1%)	1,617 (87.0%)	44 (2.4%)	6 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	23 (1.2%)	39.6	1143^rd of 2323 public high schools	50.8%		43.9	1017^th of 2348 public high schools	56.7%	126	17.1	0.0	16.6	52.2	52.2	14.7	14.7	$3,439
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)	Public	7-12	28261 Avenue 14	Madera	93638	Madera County	Madera County Superintendent of Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 675-7900	16	3	4.6	81.3%	3 (18.8%)	2 (12.5%)	11 (68.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.1	2300^th of 2323 public high schools	1.0%					(n/a)					8.3		0.0	$16,789
Enterprise Secondary	Public	6-12	1665 East Olive Ave.	Madera	93638	Madera County	Madera County Superintendent of Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 662-4856	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Madera South High	Public	9-12	755 W. Pecan Ave.	Madera	93637	Madera County	Madera Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 675-4450	1,994	90	22.1	93.4%	45 (2.3%)	36 (1.8%)	1,866 (93.6%)	24 (1.2%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (0.8%)	36.6	1226^th of 2323 public high schools	47.2%		32.6	1342^nd of 2348 public high schools	42.8%	116	17.8		17.7	50.4	50.4	9.0	9.0	$1,982
Ripperdan Community Day	Public	7-12	26133 Ave. 7	Madera	93637	Madera County	Madera Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 674-0059	34	6	5.7	94.1%	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	32 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.6	2313^th of 2323 public high schools	0.4%		4.8	2319^th of 2348 public high schools	1.2%	6			0.0		0.0		0.0	$4,893
Independence Continuation High	Public	9-12	12150 Road 36	Madera	93636	Madera County	Golden Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 645-3580	43	3	15.2	81.4%	8 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (67.4%)	4 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.3%)	1 (2.3%)	9.2	2080^th of 2323 public high schools	10.5%		17.7	1756^th of 2348 public high schools	25.2%	324	7.7		7.7	5.9	5.9	0.0	0.0	$12,451
Lincoln Community Day	Public	7-12	12150 Road 36	Madera	93636	Madera County	Golden Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(559) 645-3580	2	2	.9		1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$44,349

Frequently Asked Questions about Matilda Torres High

How many students attend Matilda Torres High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,001 students attended Matilda Torres High.

Is Matilda Torres High a good school?

Matilda Torres High ranks 996^th of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Matilda Torres High?

Students at Matilda Torres High are 92% Hispanic, 5% White.

What district is Matilda Torres High in?

Madera Unified

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