Jack G. Desmond Middle
Madera, CA · Madera Unified · Grades 7-8
1,054th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 19%· Stable
Jack G. Desmond Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jack G. Desmond Middle 1,054th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 17th in 2015 to 19th in 2025.
Jack G. Desmond Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 837 students tested
Jack G. Desmond Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 813 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90.9% | 92.7% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 5.3% | 4.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Jack G. Desmond Middle
Typical home value $365K in zip 93638 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2003
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Jack G. Desmond Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Sherman Thomas STEM AcademyMadera Unified · 0.6 mi away · charter40th of 1,294
ELA 85% · Math 73% - 3Thomas Jefferson MiddleMadera Unified · 2.3 mi away1,001st of 1,294
ELA 36% · Math 13% - 1Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleMadera Unified · 2.3 mi away1,196th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 11% - 8Ranchos MiddleGolden Valley Unified · 10 mi away325th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 42% - 7Dairyland ElementaryAlview-Dairyland Union Elementary · 12.1 mi away441st of 1,294
ELA 52% · Math 37% - 3Wilson MiddleChowchilla Elementary · 14 mi away967th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 8Rio Vista MiddleCentral Unified · 14.3 mi away377th of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 41% - 3Glacier Point MiddleCentral Unified · 16.3 mi away1,007th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jack G. Desmond Middle in?
Jack G. Desmond Middle is part of the Madera Unified district in Madera, California.
Is Jack G. Desmond Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jack G. Desmond Middle 1,054th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jack G. Desmond Middle?
Hispanic 93%, White 5%, Two or more races 1% (813 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jack G. Desmond Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93638 is $365K 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.