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Madison Elementary School

17 College St
Madison, AL 35758
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Tel: (256) 772-9255
mes.madisoncity.k12.al.us
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Madison Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Madison Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 72% (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
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Madison Elementary School's student population of 507 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
507 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Madison Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
9%
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Black
21%
32%
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White
55%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Madison City School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Madison Elementary School?

507 students attend Madison Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.

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

Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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