James Madison
Madera, CA · Madera Unified · Grades K-7
4,573rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▲ Improving
James Madison ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Madison 4,573rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2015 to 19th in 2025 — improving.
James Madison test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 433 students tested
James Madison students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 670 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.1% | 95.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 3.5% | 1.8% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near James Madison
Typical home value $405K in zip 93637 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2003
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Madison
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Alpha ElementaryMadera Unified · 0.6 mi away4,102nd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 22% - 4John Adams ElementaryMadera Unified · 0.9 mi away3,413th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 1Sierra Vista ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.1 mi away5,348th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 13% - 2George Washington ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.3 mi away4,871st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 18% - 3Virginia Lee Rose ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.5 mi away4,459th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 20% - 1Madera County Independent AcademyMadera County Superintendent of Schools · 1.5 mi away · charter5,540th of 5,659
ELA 17% · Math 8% - 4Parkwood ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.6 mi away3,724th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 3Millview ElementaryMadera Unified · 1.8 mi away4,318th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Madison in?
James Madison is part of the Madera Unified district in Madera, California.
Is James Madison a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Madison 4,573rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Madison?
Hispanic 96%, Two or more races 2%, White 2% (670 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Madison 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.