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#5841 of 9,539 schools in CA
Malaga Elementary
Elementary School · Fowler Unified · Fresno, CA
A Fowler Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3910 South Ward Ave., Fresno, CA 93725
- Math 29% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Malaga Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Malaga 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), 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
$71,099
Median home value
$262,400
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93725; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice M. WorsleyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Calwa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Aynesworth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Juan Felipe Herrera ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 610 | 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.
Fowler Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Malaga Elementary is listed in Fowler Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Malaga Elementary
Malaga Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fowler Unified, serving approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,841 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Malaga Elementary
What grades does Malaga Elementary serve?
Malaga Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Malaga Elementary?
Malaga Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malaga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Malaga 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 Malaga Elementary rank in CA?
Malaga Elementary ranks #5,841 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Malaga Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Malaga Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Malaga Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Malaga Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Malaga Elementary a charter school?
No, Malaga Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Malaga Elementary a Title I school?
No, Malaga Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Malaga Elementary?
92.6% of students at Malaga 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (559) 834-6140
- Area population (ZIP 93725)
- 25,520
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 93725; 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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