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#6343 of 9,539 schools in CA
Sierra View Elementary
Elementary School · Golden Valley Unified · Madera, CA
A Golden Valley Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16436 Paula Rd., Madera, CA 93636
- Math 47% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sierra View Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sierra View 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$124,024
Median home value
$483,300
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93636; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom HomeEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Foothill Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Webster ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 4.0 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Centennial Independent StudyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.4 mi | 20 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Golden Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sierra View Elementary is listed in Golden Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sierra View Elementary
Sierra View Elementary is a public elementary school in Madera, CA, part of Golden Valley Unified, serving approximately 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,343 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sierra View Elementary
What grades does Sierra View Elementary serve?
Sierra View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sierra View Elementary?
Sierra View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra View Elementary is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sierra View Elementary rank in CA?
Sierra View Elementary ranks #6,343 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sierra View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sierra View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Sierra View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sierra View Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sierra View Elementary a charter school?
No, Sierra View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sierra View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sierra View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sierra View Elementary?
43.9% of students at Sierra View 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.9%
- Phone
- (559) 645-3560
- Area population (ZIP 93636)
- 14,777
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 93636; 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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