Excellent
#1279 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Eastin Arcola Elementary
Elementary School · Madera Unified · Madera, CA
A Madera Unified elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
29551 Avenue 8, Madera, CA 93637
- Math 20% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastin Arcola Elementary score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eastin Arcola 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 32Somewhat 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
$74,621
Median home value
$369,200
Median rent
$1,345/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola-pershing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 4.2 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 4.9 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Alpha ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | Not available | 703 | Compare → |
| James Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | Not available | 670 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madera Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #1 of 27
- District spending per student
- $18,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastin Arcola Elementary is listed in Madera Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastin Arcola Elementary
Eastin Arcola Elementary is a public elementary school in Madera, CA, part of Madera Unified, serving approximately 208 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,279 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastin Arcola Elementary
What grades does Eastin Arcola Elementary serve?
Eastin Arcola Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Eastin Arcola Elementary?
Eastin Arcola Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastin Arcola Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastin Arcola Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastin Arcola Elementary rank in CA?
Eastin Arcola Elementary ranks #1,279 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Eastin Arcola Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastin Arcola Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Eastin Arcola Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastin Arcola Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Eastin Arcola Elementary a charter school?
No, Eastin Arcola Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastin Arcola Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eastin Arcola Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastin Arcola Elementary?
95.2% of students at Eastin Arcola 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (559) 674-8841
- Area population (ZIP 93637)
- 42,278
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 33
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.
- 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 93637; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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