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Ranchos Middle

Golden Valley Unified · Madera County · 12455 Road 35 1/2, Madera, CA 93636-8416

(559) 645-3550 · www.gvusd.org

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8/10
#326
Rank 326 out of 1,315
Top 25%
English Language Arts9/10 · #250 · 81st percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #330 · 75th percentile
Science7/10 · #501 · 62nd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Ranchos Middle sits in Madera, a Central Valley city surrounded by farmland and positioned between Fresno and the Sierra Nevada foothills — a community with deep agricultural roots and a strong sense of local pride. Ranking in the 75th percentile statewide, with particularly solid English scores, this 7th-8th grade school draws families who want a dependable academic foundation before high school without the pressure of a hypercompetitive urban district. It's a good fit for families who value a grounded, community-connected school environment where kids aren't just a number.

Student Demographics

431 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
217 (50%)
White
155 (36%)
Asian
29 (7%)
African American
11 (3%)
Other
19 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners48 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged161 (37%)
Students with Disabilities45 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

452
Enrollment
19.6
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
32.6
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 · #1355 · 1st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found