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#6071 of 9,539 schools in CA
Ripperdan Community Day
High School · Madera Unified · Madera, CA
A Madera Unified high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26133 Ave. 7, Madera, CA 93637
- Math 0% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs CA 47% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ripperdan Community Day score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ripperdan Community Day 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 28Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Madera Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duane E. Furman Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | Not available | 348 | Compare → |
| Madera HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,865 | Compare → |
| Madera South HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,855 | Compare → |
| Matilda Torres HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,057 | 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
- #15 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
Ripperdan Community Day is listed in Madera Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ripperdan Community Day
Ripperdan Community Day is a public high school in Madera, CA, part of Madera Unified, serving approximately 45 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,071 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ripperdan Community Day
What grades does Ripperdan Community Day serve?
Ripperdan Community Day serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Ripperdan Community Day?
Ripperdan Community Day has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ripperdan Community Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Ripperdan Community Day is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ripperdan Community Day rank in CA?
Ripperdan Community Day ranks #6,071 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ripperdan Community Day's MySchoolScout rating?
Ripperdan Community Day has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ripperdan Community Day?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ripperdan Community Day has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Ripperdan Community Day a charter school?
No, Ripperdan Community Day is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ripperdan Community Day a Title I school?
No, Ripperdan Community Day is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ripperdan Community Day?
100.0% of students at Ripperdan Community Day 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Phone
- (559) 674-0059
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- 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.
- 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 multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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