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16436 Paula Road, Madera, CA 93636-9238
Summary
Sierra View Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 62nd percentile among comparable California schools.
53.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 43.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,635/4,657 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,940/4,657 (58th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 365 |
| Low-Income Students | 141 (38.6%) |
| English Learners | 33 (9.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.2 points from last year and rose 11.3 points over the full period. Math fell 4.2 points from last year and fell 3.1 points over the full period.
•Math -3.1 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 39.6% to 60.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.3-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
11.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 48% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 37%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 23.2% to 52.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
27.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.1% 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 1,479 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 Sierra View Elementary compare within the district?
Sierra View Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Golden Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sierra View Elementary rank in California?
Sierra View Elementary ranks No. 1,635 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,940 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 Sierra View Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 48.1% meet the reading standard and 33.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sierra View Elementary compare with other schools in Madera?
Sierra View Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 16 K–6 schools in Madera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MaderaHow does Sierra View Elementary compare with other schools in Madera County?
Sierra View Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra View ElementaryThis school | 43.7% | 53.3% |
| Stone Creek Elementary | 45.0% | 58.2% |
| Webster Elementary | 42.1% | 48.0% |
