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26460 Martin Street, Madera, CA 93638-0833
Summary
Nishimoto Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 16th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 24.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 23.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 24.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,086/4,657 (12th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,693/4,657 (21st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 704 |
| Low-Income Students | 660 (93.8%) |
| English Learners | 220 (31.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.2 points from last year and fell 5.5 points over the full period. Math fell 6.9 points from last year and fell 2.6 points over the full period.
•Math -2.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 23.6% to 26.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,086 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 23.6% 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
White students have the strongest math results at about 23% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 23%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 14.1% to 33.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,693 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
12.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 19.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 Nishimoto Elementary compare within the district?
Nishimoto Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Madera Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Nishimoto Elementary rank in California?
Nishimoto Elementary ranks No. 4,086 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,693 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 Nishimoto Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 13 in reading and No. 7 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 23.8% meet the reading standard and 22.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Nishimoto Elementary compare with other schools in Madera?
Nishimoto Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 16 K–6 schools in Madera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MaderaHow does Nishimoto Elementary compare with other schools in Madera County?
Nishimoto Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nishimoto ElementaryThis school | 23.1% | 24.6% |
| Alpha Elementary | 26.1% | 37.5% |
| Berenda Elementary | 23.4% | 37.4% |
