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Anderson Elementary School vs. Rykers' Ridge Elementary School

Should you attend Anderson Elementary School or Rykers' Ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Anderson Elementary School
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd
Madison, IN 47250
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Anderson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
461 students
204 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Anderson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Anderson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Anderson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Consolidated Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Consolidated Schools and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1154 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#434 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Anderson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in IN)
45-49%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anderson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anderson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anderson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Anderson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rykers' Ridge Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
70
28
Kindergarten Students
74
39
Grade 1 Students
94
31
Grade 2 Students
80
39
Grade 3 Students
71
26
Grade 4 Students
72
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Anderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Consolidated Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Consolidated Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Anderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Consolidated Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Consolidated Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Anderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Consolidated Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Consolidated Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Anderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Consolidated Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Consolidated Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Anderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Consolidated Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Consolidated Schools and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.14
This chart showcases the diversity score of Anderson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Anderson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Anderson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Consolidated Schools and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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