Madera Elementary sits in central Simi Valley, with an attendance zone that covers a stretch of older flatland tracts plus a small set of later infill homes. The school is one of the SVUSD elementary campuses that buyers ask about frequently because of its central location, its history with district specialty programming, and the relatively broad price range inside the boundary. This page walks through the approximate boundary, current California School Dashboard indicators, the subdivisions that feed in, May 2026 pricing inside the zone, HOA and Mello-Roos exposure, recent comps, and how to verify the attendance area for a specific address before you write an offer.
Madera Elementary attendance zone overview
The Madera Elementary attendance area covers a band of central Simi Valley flatland tracts on either side of the Madera Road corridor. Approximate boundaries run from Sycamore Drive on the east toward parts of Madera Road on the west, with northern and southern limits that follow the older tract edges rather than major arterials. The campus sits at 1929 Trabuco Street, on an interior block that places a meaningful share of boundary homes within a one-mile drive.
Inside the zone you find a mix of original 1960s and 1970s ranchers, two-story plans from the late 1970s and 1980s, and a small infill of later detached homes on cul-de-sacs that were carved out of larger parcels. The boundary is the SVUSD layer on Find My School; the description here is the working version I use to scope a search, not the authoritative source.
Performance and programs (CA School Dashboard)
Madera Elementary's most recent posted CA School Dashboard year is 2024. The Dashboard publishes color-banded indicators for English Language Arts, Math, English Learner Progress, Chronic Absenteeism, and Suspension Rate, with subgroup data that often matters more than the overall band. I link directly to caschooldashboard.org rather than restating a color band in marketing language.
Madera has historically been one of the SVUSD elementary campuses where specialty programming has rotated in and out, including STEM-themed enrichment in certain years. Program rosters change; verify the current year's offerings on the SVUSD school site and confirm any enrollment caps with the campus directly before you write an offer that relies on a specific program being open.
Specialty programs at Madera Elementary
Madera is a comprehensive K-5 campus. SVUSD has historically operated GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) identification at the elementary level across the district, and Madera participates. Music and PE instruction by credentialed specialists rotates on a schedule typical for SVUSD elementary campuses.
Some SVUSD specialty programs (dual-immersion, full-time STEM magnet) sit at different schools depending on the year. If a particular program is the reason you are targeting a specific boundary, do not assume continuity from what was offered three years ago; the district program inventory updates annually and program seats can fill before the public boundary search ever shows it.
Which subdivisions feed into Madera Elementary
The Madera Elementary zone primarily pulls from central Simi flatland tracts. These include original 1960s ranchers built by Larwin and Janss, 1970s two-story plans added by smaller builders, and later infill homes on interior cul-de-sacs. Sub-tract names are not consistently used in MLS for this part of the city; I usually describe homes by builder era and cross-street cluster.
None of the original tracts inside the boundary carry Mello-Roos. A small number of later infill PUD-style homes on shared private streets do carry modest HOA dues, generally $100 to $175 per month, but the vast majority of the inventory inside the Madera boundary is no-HOA detached single-family.
Median home price inside the Madera Elementary boundary
Median May 2026 sale price for detached single-family homes inside the Madera Elementary attendance area is approximately $865,000. The distribution is wide. Smaller original 1,200 to 1,400 square foot ranchers trade in the upper $700s; two-story plans of 1,800 to 2,200 square feet with updates run in the high $800s to mid $900s; larger four-bedroom plans of 2,400 to 2,800 square feet on better lots can clear $1.0M.
Price-per-square-foot in the zone runs roughly $470 to $580. The cleanest way to compare Madera with adjacent SVUSD zones is on a per-square-foot, same-condition basis. Madera typically trades a bit below Wood Ranch on a per-foot basis (Wood Ranch is master-planned with HOA amenities) and on par with Royal and Sequoia zones in West and central Simi.
HOA and Mello-Roos exposure for the Madera Elementary zone
Most homes inside the Madera Elementary boundary have no HOA and no Mello-Roos. The tracts predate the 1982 CFD enabling legislation. A small subset of later infill PUDs carry modest HOA dues. The base property tax rate is generally close to 1.10 to 1.15 percent of assessed value (base 1 percent plus voter-approved overrides and small special assessments) for the older tracts in this part of the city.
Always pull the actual tax bill for the APN you are considering. The Ventura County Assessor publishes the parcel record and the tax bill is the only authoritative source for the exact carrying cost. Special assessments and parcel-tax line items can vary modestly from one block to the next.
Recent sale comp ranges inside the Madera Elementary boundary
Representative May 2026 sale ranges by home profile inside the Madera Elementary attendance area:
| Profile | Sq Ft | Lot | Condition | Sale Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-story 3/2 original | 1,200-1,400 | ~6,500 sf | Original | $735K-$815K |
| 1-story 3/2 updated | 1,300-1,550 | ~6,500-7,500 sf | Kitchen+bath updated | $820K-$900K |
| 2-story 4/2.5 | 1,800-2,200 | ~7,000-8,000 sf | Mixed updates | $870K-$960K |
| 2-story 4/3 | 2,200-2,600 | ~7,500-8,500 sf | Fully updated | $960K-$1.05M |
| Larger infill 5/3 | 2,500-2,900 | ~8,000-9,500 sf | Recent remodel | $1.02M-$1.12M |
How to verify school zoning for a Madera-area address
Use SVUSD Find My School at simivalleyusd.org. Enter the address and the tool returns the current elementary, middle, and high school assignment. Boundary maps published on third-party real estate sites are not authoritative and can lag district decisions by a year or more.
Boundaries can shift between school years. Specialty-program enrollment can place a student outside the geographic assignment. Intra-district and inter-district transfers follow separate processes administered through the SVUSD enrollment office. If a specific school assignment is load-bearing for the purchase, confirm in writing with SVUSD before the contingency-removal date.
Common buyer scenarios in the Madera Elementary zone
Walk distance: buyers who want the campus within a short walk focus on the blocks immediately surrounding Trabuco Street. Inventory is thin at any given moment; expect to wait for the right one rather than to pick from many. Single-level: a significant share of boundary inventory is one-story by design, which appeals to buyers who do not want stairs.
Lot orientation: a subset of homes in the zone back to greenbelt corridors or interior cul-de-sacs that provide a quieter rear-yard feel. These trade at a small premium over comparable interior pads. Specialty program: if a specific specialty program is the reason you are targeting Madera, verify with the campus that the program is offered this year and that seats are available; do not infer continuity from prior-year program lists.
First-time buyer: the Madera price band is one of the SVUSD attendance areas where a first-time buyer can land a detached single-family home under $850,000, particularly on the original 1,200 to 1,400 square foot ranchers. Bring a condition budget; the building stock is old enough that deferred maintenance often shows up in the first inspection.
What I tell clients shopping the Madera Elementary boundary
Verify the boundary at SVUSD Find My School for the specific address. Pull the CA School Dashboard report for Madera and any school you are comparing it against. Read the subgroup data. Look at the same Dashboard year for both schools.
Bring a condition mindset. The Madera boundary inventory leans 45 to 60 years old. Pricing per foot reflects the age, but the actual repair schedule on roof, electrical panel, supply lines, and HVAC is what separates a clean buy from an expensive one. I tell you what I see at the showing, including the items that argue against an offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What homes are zoned for Madera Elementary in Simi Valley?
Homes inside the Madera Elementary attendance area sit in central Simi Valley, generally bounded by Sycamore Drive on the east and parts of the Madera Road corridor on the west. Inventory is mostly detached single-family from the 1960s through the 1980s with a small infill of later homes. Verify the exact boundary for any specific address at SVUSD Find My School.
What is the CA School Dashboard rating for Madera Elementary?
Madera Elementary's most recent posted Dashboard year is 2024. Search Madera Elementary, Simi Valley at caschooldashboard.org to see the current English Language Arts, Math, English Learner Progress, Chronic Absenteeism, and Suspension Rate indicators along with subgroup data.
What is the median home price in the Madera Elementary boundary?
Median May 2026 sale price for detached single-family homes inside the Madera Elementary attendance area is approximately $865,000. Smaller original ranchers trade in the upper $700s, two-story plans of 1,800 to 2,200 square feet with updates run high $800s to mid $900s, and larger four-bedroom plans on better lots can clear $1.0M.
Does Madera Elementary have a STEM or specialty program?
SVUSD specialty programming rotates between elementary campuses. Madera has historically participated in specific district enrichment programs in certain years. Program rosters change annually and seats can fill before the public boundary search ever shows it. Verify the current year's offerings on the SVUSD school site and confirm enrollment availability with the campus directly.
Are there HOA or Mello-Roos charges in the Madera Elementary zone?
Most homes inside the Madera Elementary boundary have no HOA and no Mello-Roos. The tracts predate the 1982 CFD legislation. A small subset of later infill PUDs carries modest HOA dues in the $100 to $175 range. Base property tax runs roughly 1.10 to 1.15 percent for the older tracts. Pull the actual tax bill from the Ventura County Assessor for the exact figure.
What middle and high school does Madera Elementary feed into?
Under the current SVUSD boundary, the Madera Elementary attendance area typically feeds into one of the district's middle schools and then into one of the SVUSD comprehensive high schools. Feeder assignments can vary by sub-area and can shift between school years; verify the current assignment for any specific address with SVUSD Find My School.
