Madison Elementary District (4270)

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

Top Rankings

Madison Elementary District (4270) 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 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,864 students in Madison Elementary District (4270). 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) have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,470 Schools
# Students
5,864 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Madison Elementary District (4270), which is ranked within the top 30% of all 599 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%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
34%

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53%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

33%
24%
(2022-23)
29.5%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.66

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% American Indian
2%
5%

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% Asian
2%
3%

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% Hispanic
39%
49%

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% Black
5%
6%

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% White
44%
33%

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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,527 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,314 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$16,030 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$107 MM
$15,378 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$15,527
$14,457

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,314
$13,869

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Madison Elementary District (4270) Public Schools (2026-27)

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 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 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 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 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 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 561 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 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison Elementary District (4270)?
Madison Elementary District (4270) manages 8 public schools serving 5,864 students.
What is the rank of Madison Elementary District (4270)?
Madison Elementary District (4270) is ranked #150 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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)?
44% of Madison Elementary District (4270) students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Elementary District (4270)?
Madison Elementary District (4270) has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Madison Elementary District (4270)'s spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,314 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,864 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 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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