Serving 788 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John J. Pershing Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J. Pershing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John J. Pershing Elementary School's student population of 788 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
788 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Madera Unified will set the standard for hard work, creativity and resiliency with a fearless drive to continuously improve.
School Rankings
John J. Pershing Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J. Pershing Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6609 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John J. Pershing Elementary School's ranking?
John J. Pershing Elementary School is ranked #6609 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John J. Pershing Elementary School?
788 students attend John J. Pershing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of John J. Pershing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John J. Pershing Elementary School?
John J. Pershing Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John J. Pershing Elementary School offer ?
John J. Pershing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John J. Pershing Elementary School part of?
John J. Pershing Elementary School is part of Madera Unified School District.
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