Serving 803 students in grades 5-8, Madison Meadows School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Meadows School's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Meadows School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Meadows School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
28%
47%
Black
3%
6%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Meadows School's ranking?
Madison Meadows School is ranked #649 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Madison Meadows School?
803 students attend Madison Meadows School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Madison Meadows School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Meadows School?
Madison Meadows School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Madison Meadows School offer ?
Madison Meadows School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Madison Meadows School part of?
Madison Meadows School is part of Madison Elementary District (4270) School District.
In what neighborhood is Madison Meadows School located?
Madison Meadows School is located in the Alhambra neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 34 other public schools located in Alhambra.
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