Is this your school? Email the board to prioritize reading!
Email BoardMadera Elementary
8500 Madera Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530-2051
Summary
Madera Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 92nd percentile among comparable California schools.
79.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
73.5% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 79.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 73.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 269/4,657 (94th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 460/4,657 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 457 |
| Low-Income Students | 60 (13.1%) |
| English Learners | 20 (4.4%) |
School Website
Great Schools
Niche
Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.9 points from last year and rose 7.8 points over the full period. Math fell 5.1 points from last year and rose 3.5 points over the full period.
•Math +3.5 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 76.3% to 82.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 6% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 41.9-point reading income gap is 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
27.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 81.6% 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 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 78%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.7% to 80.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 42.8-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 75.5% 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 Madera Elementary compare within the district?
Madera Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 28 K–6 schools in West Contra Costa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Madera Elementary rank in California?
Madera Elementary ranks No. 269 of 4,657 in reading and No. 460 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 Madera Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 28 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.7% meet the reading standard and 38.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Madera Elementary compare with other schools in El Cerrito?
Madera Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in El Cerrito with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El CerritoHow does Madera Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Madera Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 32 K–6 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Madera ElementaryThis school | 73.5% | 79.1% |
| Fairmont Elementary | 43.1% | 46.3% |
| Harding Elementary | 59.6% | 61.1% |
