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Centennial Independent Study
School · Golden Valley Unified · Madera, CA
A Golden Valley Unified school serving grades 1st – 12th.
12150 Road 36, Madera, CA 93636
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2009, to 25% in 2011, across a 3-year record (2009–2011).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2011)
Based on 6 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Centennial Independent Study sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,647/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madera), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,024
Median home value
$483,300
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93636; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Freedom HomeEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Valley Children's HospitalEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Golden Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 10
- District spending per student
- $13,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Centennial Independent Study is listed in Golden Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Centennial Independent Study
Centennial Independent Study is a public school in Madera, CA, part of Golden Valley Unified, serving approximately 20 students in grades 1st-12th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Centennial Independent Study
What grades does Centennial Independent Study serve?
Centennial Independent Study serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Centennial Independent Study?
Centennial Independent Study has an enrollment of approximately 20 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centennial Independent Study?
The student-teacher ratio at Centennial Independent Study is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Centennial Independent Study?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Centennial Independent Study has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011).
Is Centennial Independent Study a charter school?
No, Centennial Independent Study is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Centennial Independent Study a Title I school?
No, Centennial Independent Study is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Centennial Independent Study?
85.0% of students at Centennial Independent Study qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 20
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Phone
- (559) 645-3580
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 93636)
- 14,777
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93636; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011; directory SY 2023–24
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