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#4137 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
La Vina Elementary
Elementary School · Madera Unified · Madera, CA
A Madera Unified elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8594 Road 23, Madera, CA 93637
- Math 27% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Vina Elementary score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 31% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Vina 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 43Somewhat 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 in Madera Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | Not available | 703 | Compare → |
| Eastin Arcola ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | Not available | 208 | Compare → |
| James Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | Not available | 670 | Compare → |
| James Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | Not available | 660 | 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
- #5 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
La Vina Elementary is listed in Madera Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Vina Elementary
La Vina Elementary is a public elementary school in Madera, CA, part of Madera Unified, serving approximately 209 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,137 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Vina Elementary
What grades does La Vina Elementary serve?
La Vina Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend La Vina Elementary?
La Vina Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vina Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vina Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Vina Elementary rank in CA?
La Vina Elementary ranks #4,137 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Vina Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
La Vina Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 La Vina Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Vina Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Vina Elementary a charter school?
No, La Vina Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Vina Elementary a Title I school?
No, La Vina Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Vina Elementary?
96.7% of students at La Vina 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
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (559) 673-5194
- Area population (ZIP 93637)
- 42,278
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 33
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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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