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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Jack G. Desmond Middle

Madera Unified · Madera County · 26490 Martin Street, Madera, CA 93638-0833

(559) 674-1775 · www.madera.k12.ca.us/desmond

3/10
#988
Rank 988 out of 1,315
Top 75%
English Language Arts3/10 · #944 · 28th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1104 · 16th percentile
Science4/10 · #806 · 39th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Desmond Middle serves the heart of Madera, a Central Valley city where agriculture and tight-knit community roots run deep. Families here tend to be hardworking and locally connected, and the school reflects that blue-collar spirit — it's a place where staff know their students by name and where there's real room for growth, particularly in math and English. For families moving to Madera drawn by its affordable housing and proximity to both Fresno and the Sierra Nevada foothills, Desmond can be a solid starting point, especially for students who thrive with more individualized attention in a smaller-city setting.

Student Demographics

792 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
764 (96%)
White
19 (2%)
Other
9 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners285 (36%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged745 (94%)
Students with Disabilities66 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

838
Enrollment
45.5
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5.5
Administrators (FTE)
22.4
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 Programs2/10 · #1199 · 13th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found