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Petal Elementary School vs. Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School

Should you attend Petal Elementary School or Madison Avenue Upper 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
Petal Elementary School
1179 Hwy 42 E
Petal, MS 39465
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School
1209 Madison Avenue
Madison, MS 39110
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Petal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 631 students in grades 3-4, Petal Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 476 students in grades 3-5, Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-4
3-5
Total Students
631 students
476 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Petal 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Petal Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Petal 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Petal Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Petal School District and the state of Mississippi, 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison Co School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#58 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
#18 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Petal Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in MS)
78%
(Top 10% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Petal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Petal School District and Mississippi 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in MS)
81%
(Top 1% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Petal Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Petal School District and Mississippi 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
80-84%
(Top 5% in MS)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi 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 Petal Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
317
157
Grade 4 Students
305
160
Grade 5 Students
-
149
Ungraded Students
9
10

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Petal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Petal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Petal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Petal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, 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
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Petal Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Petal School District and in Mississippi, 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.50
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Petal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Petal School District and Mississippi, 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Petal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Petal School District and Mississippi, 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Petal Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Petal School District and Mississippi, 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 Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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