Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madison Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Madison Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Madison Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
20%
32%
White
58%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horizon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
505 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Madison City School District.
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