Madison Richard Simis School
Tel:
(602) 664-7900
Madison Richard Simis School serves 955 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Madison Richard Simis School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Madison Richard Simis School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Madison Richard Simis School's student population of 955 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 955 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Madison Richard Simis School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Madison Richard Simis School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #250 out of 2111 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 45% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 63% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Madison Richard Simis School is Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Madison Meadows School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Fbc-preschool Special Education School
Grades: PK | 11 students
0.9 miles
1235 E. Harmont Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85754
(520) 770-3828 0.9 PK 11 - Phoenix Madison Meadows School Grades: 5-8 | 799 students
1.1 miles
225 W Ocotillo Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 664-7900 1.1 5-8 799 - Phoenix Madison Rose Lane School Grades: PK-4 | 812 students
1.1 miles
1155 E. Rose Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7900 1.1 PK-4 812 - Phoenix Desert View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 402 students
1.5 miles
8621 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 347-4000 1.5 PK-5 402 - Phoenix Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 712 students
1.5 miles
3102 N. 56th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 263-1128 1.5 6-12 712
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