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Dairyland Elementary

Alview-Dairyland Union Elementary · Madera County · 12861 Avenue 18 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610-9049

(559) 665-2394 · www.adusd.k12.ca.us/

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8/10
#388
Rank 388 out of 1,315
Top 29%
English Language Arts8/10 · #383 · 71st percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #338 · 74th percentile
Science6/10 · #531 · 60th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the agricultural heart of Madera County, Dairyland Elementary serves the tight-knit farming community of Chowchilla with a solid academic program that punches well above what you might expect from a small rural district. Families in the area tend to value hard work and community connection, and the school's strong English and math scores reflect that same grittiness — landing in the top 30% statewide for a district this size is no small feat. If you're raising kids in this corner of the Central Valley, where wide-open spaces and a slower pace of life come with the territory, Dairyland offers a genuinely dependable middle school experience without the noise of a big suburban campus.

Student Demographics

205 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
130 (63%)
White
72 (35%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners95 (46%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged132 (64%)
Students with Disabilities14 (7%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

216
Enrollment
10
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1364 · 0th percentile

0 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.