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#5468 of 9,539 schools in CA
George Washington Elementary
Elementary School · Madera Unified · Madera, CA
A Madera Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
509 E. South St., Madera, CA 93638
- Math 17% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Elementary score 23% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 23% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$60,031
Median home value
$291,500
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
26.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93638; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joachim SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| St. Joachim ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| James Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Sherman Thomas CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 218 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madera Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #9 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
George Washington Elementary is listed in Madera Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Elementary
George Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Madera, CA, part of Madera Unified, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,468 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Elementary
What grades does George Washington Elementary serve?
George Washington Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend George Washington Elementary?
George Washington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Elementary is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Elementary rank in CA?
George Washington Elementary ranks #5,468 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is George Washington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 George Washington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George Washington Elementary a charter school?
No, George Washington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Elementary a Title I school?
No, George Washington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Elementary?
98.3% of students at George Washington 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (559) 674-6705
- Area population (ZIP 93638)
- 51,502
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 93638; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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