Madison Cross Roads Elementary School serves 918 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 918 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School's student population of 918 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 Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
918 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Madison Cross Roads Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
3%
1%

Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
10%
9%

Black
29%
32%

White
51%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Cross Roads Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Madison Cross Roads Elementary School?
918 students attend Madison Cross Roads Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Madison Cross Roads Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Cross Roads Elementary School?
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Madison Cross Roads Elementary School offer ?
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Madison Cross Roads Elementary School part of?
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School is part of Madison County School District.
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