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 elementary schools serving 5,874 students in Madison Elementary District (4270) School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Arizona.
Public Elementary Schools in Madison Elementary District (4270) School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,644 Schools
# Students
5,874 Students
761,365 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
33,884 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Madison Elementary District (4270) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 603 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#134 out of 618 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
34%
53%
40%
33%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
39%
47%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
43%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

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
Spending
$72 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,508
$11,421
Spending / Student
$12,256
$11,323

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Traditional Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Gr: K-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Gr: PK-4 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Gr: PK-4 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Madison Rose Lane School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1155 E Rose Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7400
Gr: PK-4 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Madison Meadows School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 W Ocotillo Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 664-7600
Gr: 5-8 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Madison #1 Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5525 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7100
Gr: 5-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Madison Camelview Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2002 E Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7200
Gr: PK-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Madison Park School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1431 E. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7500
Gr: 5-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,874 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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