Serving 62 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Madera County Independent Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madera County Independent Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Madera County Independent Academy's student population of 62 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Madera County Independent Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madera County Independent Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9064 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
13%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madera County Independent Academy's ranking?
Madera County Independent Academy is ranked #9064 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madera County Independent Academy?
The graduation rate of Madera County Independent Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Madera County Independent Academy?
62 students attend Madera County Independent Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Madera County Independent Academy students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madera County Independent Academy?
Madera County Independent Academy has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Madera County Independent Academy offer ?
Madera County Independent Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Madera County Independent Academy part of?
Madera County Independent Academy is part of Madera County Superintendent Of Schools School District.
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