Madera County Independent Academy
1635 East Olive Avenue, Madera, CA 93638-4905
Summary
Madera County Independent Academy is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 6th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 19.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 8.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 19.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 8.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,596/1,734 (8th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,681/1,735 (3rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 61 |
| Low-Income Students | 54 (88.5%) |
| English Learners | 11 (18.0%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.5 points from last year and rose 4.6 points over the full period. Math rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 4.3 points over the full period.
•Math +4.3 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
18.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,596 of 1,734 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
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 18.5% of English-only students.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
0.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,681 of 1,735 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
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 3.7% of English-only students.
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 Madera County Independent Academy rank in California?
Madera County Independent Academy ranks No. 1,596 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,681 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Madera County Independent Academy compare with other schools in Madera?
Madera County Independent Academy is No. 8 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–8 schools in Madera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MaderaWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Madera County Independent AcademyThis school | 8.5% | 19.1% |
| Dixieland Elementary | 20.6% | 28.6% |
| Eastin Arcola Elementary | 17.8% | 26.3% |
