Madison #1 Elementary School

5525 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 948 students in grades 5-8, Madison #1 Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 948 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in AZ
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Madison #1 Elementary School's student population of 948 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
948 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Madison #1 Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#861 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
35%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
45%
40%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
31%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Madison #1 Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Madison #1 Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
40%
47%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
Black
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Madison #1 Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
39%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Madison #1 Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Madison #1 Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
29%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Madison #1 Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 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 is ranked #861 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Madison #1 Elementary School often compared to?
Madison #1 Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larkspur Elementary School, Mercury Mine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Madison #1 Elementary School?
948 students attend Madison #1 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Madison #1 Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 District (4270) School District.
In what neighborhood is Madison #1 Elementary School located?
Madison #1 Elementary School is located in the Camelback East Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 26 other public schools located in Camelback East Village.

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5   1/23/2023
My child loves this school!
- Posted by Parent - Connie Hahne

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 948 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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