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#4450 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
Dairyland Elementary
Middle School · Alview-dairyland Union Elementary · Chowchilla, CA
An Alview-dairyland Union Elementary middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12861 Avenue 18 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610
- Math 41% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dairyland Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dairyland Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,907/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,567
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Alview-dairyland Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,670NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dairyland Elementary is listed in Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dairyland Elementary
Dairyland Elementary is a public middle school in Chowchilla, CA, part of Alview-dairyland Union Elementary, serving approximately 215 students in grades 4th-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,450 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dairyland Elementary
What grades does Dairyland Elementary serve?
Dairyland Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Dairyland Elementary?
Dairyland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dairyland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dairyland Elementary is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dairyland Elementary rank in CA?
Dairyland Elementary ranks #4,450 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dairyland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dairyland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dairyland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dairyland Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dairyland Elementary a charter school?
No, Dairyland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dairyland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dairyland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dairyland Elementary?
68.4% of students at Dairyland Elementary 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (559) 665-2394
- Area population (ZIP 93610)
- 24,088
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 93610; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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