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Madison #1 Elementary School

5525 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Tel: (602) 664-7100

www.madisonaz.org

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Madison #1 Elementary School serves 968 students in grades 5-8.

Madison #1 Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 968 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AZ
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Madison #1 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Madison #1 Elementary School's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Total Students

968 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Madison #1 Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Madison #1 Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Madison #1 Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AZ)

Overall Testing Rank

#731 out of 2120 schools
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

32%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison #1 Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

49%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison #1 Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Madison #1 Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

42%

46%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Madison #1 Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

37%

36%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Madison #1 Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.65

This chart display the diversity score of Madison #1 Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

33%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Madison #1 Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Madison Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison #1 Elementary School's ranking?

Madison #1 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).

How many students attend Madison #1 Elementary School?

968 students attend Madison #1 Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of Madison #1 Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison #1 Elementary School?

Madison #1 Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.

What grades does Madison #1 Elementary School offer ?

Madison #1 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Madison #1 Elementary School part of?

Madison #1 Elementary School is part of Madison Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - No School

March 13, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School - Half Day

May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)

First Day of School!

August 08, 2023 (Tuesday)

Fall Break - No School

October 09, 2023 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break - No School

November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)

School Reviews

5 1/23/2023

My child loves this school!

- Posted by Parent - Connie Hahne

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 968 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education