950 E. University St.
Pella, IA 50219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Madison Elementary School serves 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Madison Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Madison Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Madison Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
95%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?

Madison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%).

What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?

Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).

How many students attend Madison Elementary School?

443 students attend Madison Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

95% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?

Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?

Madison Elementary School is part of Pella Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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