Howard
Madera, CA · Madera Unified · Grades K-8
3,427th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▲ Improving
Howard ranking
SchoolRow ranks Howard 3,427th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2015 to 39th in 2025 — improving.
Howard test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 343 students tested
Howard students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 503 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.3% | 86.7% | ▲ 7.4 pts | |
| White | 17.7% | 8.7% | ▼ 9.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 3.8% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Howard
Typical home value $405K in zip 93637 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2003
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Howard
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Lincoln ElementaryMadera Unified · 3 mi away3,787th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 29% - 4John Adams ElementaryMadera Unified · 4.2 mi away3,413th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 2James MadisonMadera Unified · 5 mi away4,573rd of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 20% - 3Alpha ElementaryMadera Unified · 5 mi away4,102nd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 22% - 3DixielandMadera Unified · 5.2 mi away4,108th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 22% - 2Liberty CharterMadera Unified · 5.4 mi away · charter4,814th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 19% - 2Sherman Thomas CharterMadera Unified · 5.4 mi away · charter4,898th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 17% - 2George Washington ElementaryMadera Unified · 5.4 mi away4,871st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 18%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Howard in?
Howard is part of the Madera Unified district in Madera, California.
Is Howard a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Howard 3,427th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Howard?
Hispanic 87%, White 9%, Two or more races 4% (503 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Howard 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.