Summary:
The 93637 zip code area of Madera, California is home to 15 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of performance, with some standout schools like Madera High leading the way in graduation rates and test scores, while others like Gould Educational Center struggle with low performance and high absenteeism.
Madera High stands out as the highest-performing high school, ranking 1143 out of 2323 California high schools and boasting a 92.6% graduation rate and 4.8% dropout rate. Lincoln Elementary also impresses with its strong performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments, with 50.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the Madera Unified average of 49.93% and the California average of 55.73%. Meanwhile, La Vina Elementary has high proficiency rates in multiple subjects, despite being a small school with only 207 students.
However, the data also reveals significant challenges across the district, with wide variations in graduation rates, dropout rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores. The high rates of free/reduced lunch eligibility, ranging from 77.08% to 96.62%, indicate a high level of economic disadvantage in the community, which likely contributes to the academic struggles faced by many students. Addressing these disparities and providing targeted support to the lowest-performing schools and students will be crucial for improving overall educational outcomes in the 93637 zip code area.
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