Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lydia Middleton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lydia Middleton Elementary School serves the southern part of Madison, IN, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lydia Middleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lydia Middleton Elementary School's student population of 333 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lydia Middleton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lydia Middleton Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lydia Middleton Elementary School's ranking?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Lydia Middleton Elementary School often compared to?
Lydia Middleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anderson Elementary School, Southwestern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Lydia Middleton Elementary School?
333 students attend Lydia Middleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lydia Middleton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lydia Middleton Elementary School?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lydia Middleton Elementary School offer ?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lydia Middleton Elementary School part of?
Lydia Middleton Elementary School is part of Madison Consolidated Schools.
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