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1822 National Avenue, Madera, CA 93637-4344
Summary
John Adams Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 35th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 32.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,204/4,657 (31st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,831/4,657 (39th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 736 |
| Low-Income Students | 629 (85.5%) |
| English Learners | 83 (11.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and rose 7.0 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and rose 6.9 points over the full period.
•Math +6.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 29.1% to 42.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,204 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 35.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 35% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 32%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.6% to 39.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,831 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 33.4% 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 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 John Adams Elementary compare within the district?
John Adams Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Madera Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Adams Elementary rank in California?
John Adams Elementary ranks No. 3,204 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,831 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 John Adams Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 1 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.0% meet the reading standard and 30.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Adams Elementary compare with other schools in Madera?
John Adams Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 16 K–6 schools in Madera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MaderaHow does John Adams Elementary compare with other schools in Madera County?
John Adams Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| John Adams ElementaryThis school | 32.0% | 34.5% |
| Alpha Elementary | 26.1% | 37.5% |
| Berenda Elementary | 23.4% | 37.4% |
