Duane E. Furman Independent Study
Madera, CA · Madera Unified
Alternative school · Grades K-12 · Suburb, small
369th of 447 California schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
955 West Pecan Ave., Madera, CA 93637
(559) 675-4482Official website ↗NCES ID 062334004611Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Duane E. Furman Independent Study 369th of 447 California schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2015 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 206 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 348 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1995, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.0% | 83.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 11.5% | 8.9% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 4.6% | 1.7% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1995. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $405K in zip 93637 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2003
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Duane E. Furman Independent Study
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What school district is Duane E. Furman Independent Study in?
Duane E. Furman Independent Study is part of the Madera Unified district in Madera, California.
Is Duane E. Furman Independent Study a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Duane E. Furman Independent Study 369th of 447 California schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Duane E. Furman Independent Study?
Hispanic 84%, White 9%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 2% (348 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Duane E. Furman Independent Study cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93637 is $405K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.