Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Madison Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Madison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Madison Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 299 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Madison Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #895 out of 2029 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 9% | 4% |
Hispanic | 7% | 12% |
Black | 24% | 9% |
White | 53% | 70% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.49 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 32% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Wauwatosa School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Madison Elementary School is Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Emerson Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Milwaukee Emerson Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 260 students10
0.6 miles
9025 W Lawrence Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-4300 0.6 PK-5 260 - Milwaukee Engleburg Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 276 students10
0.8 miles
5100 N 91st St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 616-5600 0.8 PK-5 276 - Milwaukee Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12 Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 1,594 student10
0.9 miles
4601 N 84th St
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 383-4944 0.9 PK-12 1,594 - Milwaukee Parkview Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 424 students10
0.9 miles
10825 W Villard Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53225
(414) 393-2700 0.9 PK-5 424 - Milwaukee Morse Middle School Math: 6% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 306 students10
1.0 miles
6700 N 80th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(414) 393-2300 1 6-8 306
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