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Elementary SchoolsGrades P-6

Sierra Vista Elementary

Madera Unified · Madera County · 917 E. Olive Avenue, Madera, CA 93638-4845

(559) 674-8579 · www.madera.k12.ca.us/sierravista

1/10
#5436
Rank 5436 out of 5,722
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5426 · 5th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5406 · 6th percentile
Science2/10 · #4992 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sierra Vista Elementary sits in Madera, a working-class Central Valley city surrounded by farmland and positioned between Fresno and Yosemite, where tight-knit communities and deep agricultural roots shape daily life. The school faces real academic challenges, with test scores in the lower single digits statewide, so families who prioritize academics may want to explore additional enrichment or tutoring support outside the classroom. That said, families deeply embedded in the Madera community who value local connections and want their kids close to home will find a school that reflects the neighborhood around it.

Student Demographics

389 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
369 (95%)
African American
7 (2%)
American Indian
6 (2%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners247 (63%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged387 (99%)
Students with Disabilities45 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

740
Enrollment
39
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.2
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 · #4860 · 20th percentile

27 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found