Madison Elementary School

400 53rd St
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Madison Elementary School's student population of 498 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
498 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Madison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1695 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
40%
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33%
53%
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30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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9%
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Hispanic
78%
26%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
20%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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Two or more races
2%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.35
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Madison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #1695 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
498 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Madison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 2% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Mount Vernon School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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