How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Duane E. Furman Independent Study | Gould Educational Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Madera, CA | Madera, CA |
| School Type | alternative | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 348 | 351 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.8% | 66.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Duane E. Furman Independent Study | Gould Educational Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,553 | $71,630 |
| District | Madera Unified | Madera County Superintendent of Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Duane E. Furman Independent Study | Gould Educational Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.1% | 16.5% |
| African American | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87.9% | 76.4% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Duane E. Furman Independent Study | Gould Educational Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 525:1 | 88:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 85.7% | 66.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.