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200 South L Street, Madera, CA 93637-4650
Summary
Madera High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among comparable California schools.
59.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 21.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 21.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 581/1,596 (64th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 777/1,596 (51st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,869 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,530 (81.9%) |
| English Learners | 269 (14.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.7 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 7.1 points over the full period.
•Math +7.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
59.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.4-point reading income gap is wider than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 18% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
21.8% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 22.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 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 High compare within the district?
Madera High is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 9–12 schools in Madera Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Madera High rank in California?
Madera High ranks No. 581 of 1,596 in reading and No. 777 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Madera High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 3 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 55.6% meet the reading standard and 19.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Madera High compare with other schools in Madera?
Madera High is No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 5 9–12 schools in Madera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MaderaHow does Madera High compare with other schools in Madera County?
Madera High is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 11 9–12 schools in Madera County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Madera CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Madera HighThis school | 21.8% | 59.6% |
| Madera South High | 9.6% | 57.4% |
| Matilda Torres High | 15.1% | 55.8% |
