Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madison Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Madison Elementary School's student population of 485 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Madison Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
21%
32%
White
57%
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
7%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
485 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Madison City School District.
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