Madera Elementary School

Madera School is K- 6 and has475 students.

Madera Elementary School offers safe grounds for kids in El Cerrito.

Madera Elementary School has quality education for kids in El Cerrito.

Madera Elementary School has spacious ground and excellent teachers for kids in El Cerrito.

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

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Alison Makela

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
68%

Reading Proficiency
71%

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

71%

Math Proficiency

68%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

23:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

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.

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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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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

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9th to 12th
Public

B+

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9th to 12th
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C-

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A+

Canyon Trail Park

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California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 $1,202,435. 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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