Serving 146 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
146 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1638 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
4%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #1638 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
146 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of West Allis-West Milwaukee School District.
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