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Madison Elementary School

950 E. University St.
Pella, IA 50219

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Tel: (641) 628-4638

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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:

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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

31 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

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%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

68%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

Black

White

95%

74%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.10

0.44

This chart display the diversity score of Madison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pella Community School District

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