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13878 Road 21 1/2, Madera, CA 93637-9212
Summary
Howard Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 49th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 31.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 949/1,734 (45th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 816/1,735 (53rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 487 |
| Low-Income Students | 384 (78.9%) |
| English Learners | 68 (14.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.2 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period. Math rose 0.5 points from last year and rose 8.1 points over the full period.
•Math +8.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.6% to 51.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 949 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.7-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 41.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 18.6% to 42.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.0-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.0% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Howard Elementary compare within the district?
Howard Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Madera Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Howard Elementary rank in California?
Howard Elementary ranks No. 949 of 1,734 in reading and No. 816 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Howard Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 6 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 35.0% meet the reading standard and 26.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Howard Elementary compare with other schools in Madera?
Howard Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Madera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MaderaHow does Howard Elementary compare with other schools in Madera County?
Howard Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 14 K–8 schools in Madera County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Madera CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Howard ElementaryThis school | 31.7% | 40.9% |
| Dixieland Elementary | 20.6% | 28.6% |
| Eastin Arcola Elementary | 17.8% | 26.3% |
