Very Good
#3310 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 35% in state
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary
Elementary School · Madera Unified · Madera, CA
A Madera Unified elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1001 Lilly St., Madera, CA 93638
- Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Virginia Lee Rose Elementary score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virginia Lee Rose 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madera County Independent AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Technical CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Millview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 600 | 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
- #2 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
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary is listed in Madera Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virginia Lee Rose Elementary
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary is a public elementary school in Madera, CA, part of Madera Unified, serving approximately 704 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,310 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia Lee Rose Elementary
What grades does Virginia Lee Rose Elementary serve?
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Virginia Lee Rose Elementary?
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Lee Rose Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Lee Rose Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virginia Lee Rose Elementary rank in CA?
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary ranks #3,310 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Virginia Lee Rose Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Virginia Lee Rose Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia Lee Rose Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Virginia Lee Rose Elementary a charter school?
No, Virginia Lee Rose Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia Lee Rose Elementary a Title I school?
No, Virginia Lee Rose Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia Lee Rose Elementary?
97.2% of students at Virginia Lee Rose 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
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (559) 662-2662
- Area population (ZIP 93638)
- 51,502
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 93638; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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