Below Average
#7783 of 9,539 schools in CA
Madera County Independent Academy
School · Madera County Superintendent of Schools · Madera, CA
A Madera County Superintendent of Schools charter school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1105 South Madera Ave., Madera, CA 93637
- Math 4% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 31:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madera County Independent Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Madera County Independent Academy 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Technical CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Gould Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Remnant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Duane E. Furman Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 348 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Madera County Superintendent of Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $71,630NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Madera County Independent Academy is listed in Madera County Superintendent of Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madera County Independent Academy
Madera County Independent Academy is a public school in Madera, CA, part of Madera County Superintendent of Schools, serving approximately 62 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 31:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,783 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madera County Independent Academy
What grades does Madera County Independent Academy serve?
Madera County Independent Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Madera County Independent Academy?
Madera County Independent Academy has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madera County Independent Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Madera County Independent Academy is 31:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madera County Independent Academy rank in CA?
Madera County Independent Academy ranks #7,783 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Madera County Independent Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Madera County Independent Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Madera County Independent Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madera County Independent Academy has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Madera County Independent Academy a charter school?
Yes, Madera County Independent Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Madera County Independent Academy a Title I school?
No, Madera County Independent Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madera County Independent Academy?
85.5% of students at Madera County Independent Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (559) 662-4640
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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