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Email BoardGeorge Washington Elementary
509 E. South Street, Madera, CA 93638-2401
Summary
George Washington Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 12th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 23.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 18.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 23.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 18.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,142/4,657 (11th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,053/4,657 (13th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 578 |
| Low-Income Students | 566 (97.9%) |
| English Learners | 387 (67.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.7 points from last year and fell 5.7 points over the full period. Math rose 0.9 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period.
•Math +1.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 15.3% to 30.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,142 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 31.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 12.9% to 24.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,053 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 22.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does George Washington Elementary compare within the district?
George Washington Elementary is No. 13 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Madera Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does George Washington Elementary rank in California?
George Washington Elementary ranks No. 4,142 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,053 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at George Washington Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 12 in reading and No. 11 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 24.0% meet the reading standard and 19.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does George Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Madera?
George Washington Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 16 K–6 schools in Madera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MaderaHow does George Washington Elementary compare with other schools in Madera County?
George Washington Elementary is No. 16 in reading and No. 14 in math proficiency among the 16 K–6 schools in Madera County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Madera CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington ElementaryThis school | 18.9% | 23.8% |
| Alpha Elementary | 26.1% | 37.5% |
| Berenda Elementary | 23.4% | 37.4% |
