Madison Elementary District (4270) School District

5601 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016-2903
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Madison Elementary District (4270) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,874 students in Madison Elementary District (4270) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Madison Elementary District (4270) School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
5,874 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Madison Elementary District (4270) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#181 out of 631 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Madison Elementary District (4270)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison Elementary District (4270)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison Elementary District (4270)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66
# American Indian Students
154 Students
55,943 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
5%
# Asian Students
108 Students
35,951 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,275 Students
537,792 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
48%
# Black Students
287 Students
64,758 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
2,562 Students
377,234 Students
% White Students
43%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
4,018 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
482 Students
48,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
333
20,586
# Students in K Grade:
544
73,171
# Students in 1st Grade:
653
78,842
# Students in 2nd Grade:
617
82,537
# Students in 3rd Grade:
594
80,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
658
82,920
# Students in 5th Grade:
598
83,092
# Students in 6th Grade:
638
83,167
# Students in 7th Grade:
602
84,224
# Students in 8th Grade:
632
85,183
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
89,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,689
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
90,220
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
96,766
# Ungraded Students:
5
543

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,508 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,256 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Madison Elementary District (4270)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$72 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Madison Elementary District (4270)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,508
$11,421
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Madison Elementary District (4270)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,256
$11,323
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Madison Elementary District (4270)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Madison Elementary District (4270) School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Traditional Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Grades: K-8
| 774 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Grades: PK-4
| 960 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 677 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Meadows School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 W Ocotillo Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 664-7600
Grades: 5-8
| 813 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Camelview Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2002 E Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7200
Grades: PK-4
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Rose Lane School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1155 E Rose Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7400
Grades: PK-4
| 719 students
Rank: #77.
Madison #1 Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5525 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7100
Grades: 5-8
| 886 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Park School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1431 E. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7500
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison Elementary District (4270) School District?
Madison Elementary District (4270) School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,874 students.
What is the rank of Madison Elementary District (4270) School District?
Madison Elementary District (4270) School District is ranked #181 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Elementary District (4270) School District?
43% of Madison Elementary District (4270) School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Elementary District (4270) School District?
Madison Elementary District (4270) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Madison Elementary District (4270) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,256 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,874 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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