Malaga Elementary
3910 South Ward Avenue, Fresno, CA 93725-2538
Summary
Malaga Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 41st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 35.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
37.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 35.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,093/4,657 (34th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,411/4,657 (48th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 192 |
| Low-Income Students | 174 (90.6%) |
| English Learners | 43 (22.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.1 points from last year and fell 3.0 points over the full period. Math rose 8.0 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
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 25.0% to 48.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,093 of 4,657 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
15.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 35.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 6.9% to 62.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,411 of 4,657 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
21.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Malaga Elementary rank in California?
Malaga Elementary ranks No. 3,093 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,411 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Malaga Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
Malaga Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does Malaga Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
Malaga Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 13 K–5 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Malaga ElementaryThis school | 37.1% | 35.6% |
| Morris E. Dailey Charter Elementary | 48.3% | 62.8% |
| West Fresno Elementary | 22.1% | 25.7% |
