North Fork Elementary
33087 Road 228, North Fork, CA 93643-0707
Summary
North Fork Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 55th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 30.6% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 30.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 709/1,734 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 861/1,735 (50th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 227 |
| Low-Income Students | 181 (79.7%) |
| English Learners | 2 (0.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.9 points from last year and rose 15.1 points over the full period. Math fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 8.4 points over the full period.
•Math +8.4 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 18.2% to 76.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 41% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 14% to 27%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 12.5% to 47.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 North Fork Elementary compare within the district?
North Fork Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–8 schools in Chawanakee Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does North Fork Elementary rank in California?
North Fork Elementary ranks No. 709 of 1,734 in reading and No. 861 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at North Fork Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math among 3 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 43.4% meet the reading standard and 29.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does North Fork Elementary compare with other schools in Madera County?
North Fork Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 14 K–8 schools in Madera County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Madera CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork ElementaryThis school | 30.6% | 47.1% |
| Hillside Elementary | 30.1% | 47.0% |
| Spring Valley Elementary | 34.7% | 46.9% |
