District Overview
Headquartered at 1902 Howard Rd. in Madera, California, Madera Unified is an actively operating, traditional public school district serving a growing community within the small suburban setting of the greater Fresno metropolitan area. Encompassing 28 operational schools across the region, the district provides a comprehensive educational framework spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, alongside adult education offerings. As a non-charter public school system, Madera Unified serves as a central hub of learning for local families, delivering balanced academic programming designed to support early childhood development, college readiness, and career pathways.

Reflecting the rich diversity of California's Central Valley during the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a student body of 19,935 learners, with a vibrant population predominantly composed of Hispanic students alongside peers from diverse cultural backgrounds. To effectively support this sizeable student enrollment, Madera Unified relies on a well-resourced personnel network comprising nearly 4,786 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce includes over 2,028 full-time equivalent teachers, roughly 248 instructional aides, and more than 2,500 support staff professionals, ensuring that every campus is equipped to deliver direct classroom assistance, student services, and strong administrative leadership.
28
Total Schools
19,935
Total Students
2,028.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madera Unified
Demographic Student Count
White795
Hispanic18,191
Black227
Asian267
Two or More357
American Indian88
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    18,191 (91.3%)
  • White
    795 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    357 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    267 (1.3%)
  • Black
    227 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    88 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Madera Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary18
Middle3
High6
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:28
Students:19,935*
Teachers (FTE):2,028.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.8
Schools in Madera Unified
Found 28 Schools