CaliforniaSchoolsCentennial Independent Study

Centennial Independent Study

PublicAlternative/otherGrades 112
Madera, California · Golden Valley Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students25
Student:Teacher25.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch84%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
25
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
84%+18.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Centennial Independent Study is a public other serving grades 1–12 in Madera, California. The school enrolls 25 students. It is part of the Golden Valley Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelOther
Grade Span1–12
DistrictGolden Valley Unified
County6039
CityMadera
ZIP93636
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060006811949

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment25
White4.3%
Hispanic / Latino43.5%
Black / African American4.3%
Asian30.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native17.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
4.3%
Hispanic
43.5%
Black
4.3%
Asian
30.4%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %84%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)