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917 E. Olive Avenue, Madera, CA 93638-4845
Summary
Sierra Vista Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 11th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 24.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 17.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 24.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 17.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,102/4,657 (12th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,188/4,657 (10th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 740 |
| Low-Income Students | 723 (97.7%) |
| English Learners | 366 (49.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.9 points from last year and rose 8.7 points over the full period. Math rose 4.6 points from last year and rose 6.0 points over the full period.
•Math +6.0 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 17.9% to 35.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,102 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
12.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 12.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 6.6% to 30.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,188 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
10.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 13.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Sierra Vista Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Madera Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sierra Vista Elementary rank in California?
Sierra Vista Elementary ranks No. 4,102 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,188 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 Vista Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in reading and No. 13 in math among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 24.0% meet the reading standard and 16.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sierra Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Madera?
Sierra Vista Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 16 in math proficiency among the 16 K–6 schools in Madera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MaderaHow does Sierra Vista Elementary compare with other schools in Madera County?
Sierra Vista Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista ElementaryThis school | 17.1% | 24.4% |
| Alpha Elementary | 26.1% | 37.5% |
| Berenda Elementary | 23.4% | 37.4% |
