Madison County Elementary School

173 Wood St
Gurley, AL 35748
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Madison County Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Madison County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Madison County Elementary School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
388 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Madison County Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison County Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#524 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Madison County Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Madison County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Madison County Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
7%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Madison County Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Madison County Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Madison County Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
8%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Madison County Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
78%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Madison County Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Madison County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Madison County Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Madison County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Madison County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison County Elementary School's ranking?
Madison County Elementary School is ranked #524 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Madison County Elementary School often compared to?
Madison County Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Hope 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 29% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Madison County Elementary School?
388 students attend Madison County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Madison County Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison County Elementary School?
Madison County Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Madison County Elementary School offer ?
Madison County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Madison County Elementary School part of?
Madison County Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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