Below Average
#7719 of 9,539 schools in CA
Matilda Torres High
High School · Madera Unified · Madera, CA
A Madera Unified high school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16645 Road 26, Madera, CA 93638
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Matilda Torres High score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Matilda Torres High 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Thomas Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Mountain Vista HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 10–12 | 2.3 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Madera HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,865 | Compare → |
| Gould Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 360 | 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.
Madera Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #23 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
Matilda Torres High is listed in Madera Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matilda Torres High
Matilda Torres High is a public high school in Madera, CA, part of Madera Unified, serving approximately 2,057 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,719 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matilda Torres High
What grades does Matilda Torres High serve?
Matilda Torres High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Matilda Torres High?
Matilda Torres High has an enrollment of approximately 2,057 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matilda Torres High?
The student-teacher ratio at Matilda Torres High is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matilda Torres High rank in CA?
Matilda Torres High ranks #7,719 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Matilda Torres High's MySchoolScout rating?
Matilda Torres High 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 Matilda Torres High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matilda Torres High has 16% math proficiency (2024 CAASPP) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 CAASPP).
Is Matilda Torres High a charter school?
No, Matilda Torres High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matilda Torres High a Title I school?
No, Matilda Torres High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matilda Torres High?
90.8% of students at Matilda Torres High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (559) 416-5909
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 CAASPP; directory SY 2023–24
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