Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Elementary serves students in the southwest part of Sanger, CA, covering an area of approximately 5.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest students residing about 2.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
408 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Making a difference: ALL students, EVERY day!
School Rankings
Madison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6033 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #6033 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
408 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Madison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Sanger Unified School District.
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