Madera Elementary School

Madera Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
8500 Madera Dr,  El Cerrito, CA
West Contra Costa Unified School District
5.0
2.9
467 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Alison Makela
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
71%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
43.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
30.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
46.9%
White
36.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
23.9%
Hispanic
18.5%
Two or more races
16.1%
Black
3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
10/21/2024
Madera elementary is a hands on school were they have incorporated different activities such as gardening ,music and much more to enhance a new learning technique to keep the kids focused and excited. My son wakes up everyday excited to go to school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/4/2023
We've been happy with our kid's experience at Madera. No school is perfect, but this one has a lot of great things going for it.1. The teachers we've had have been wonderful and caring. My kid has learned a lot and enjoys showing up for class every day.2. The community funds a lot of enrichment prog...
3.0 parent
5/12/2023
Thought this was supposed to be a good school, but teaching seems to be hit or miss depending on who you get. Not enough consistency across classes in each grade so some learn a lot and others don't have that opportunity
2.0 parent
3/1/2023
My kids attended Madera from K through 4th and K through 2nd. While I believe the new principal, Mr. Ranch, is really strong, the PTA is excellent, and some of the teachers are excellent, my overall rating for this school is mixed. Both of my kids are dyslexic and while the principal and their teach...
5.0 parent
11/29/2022
I noticed there's only one review since the pandemic-induced closure of West Contra Costa Unified School District. A couple of major changes have taken place: 1) we have an amazing new principal with an enormous commitment to our students and teachers, and 2) a good portion of the longest-serving te...

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Madera Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in El Cerrito, CA, in the El Cerrito neighborhood, and is served by the West Contra Costa Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 467 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Madera Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,204,432. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Cerrito Senior High School, John F. Kennedy High School, Albany High School, and more. Learn more about what El Cerrito has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Madera Elementary School.

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