Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 618 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy's student population of 618 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
618 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1760 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
14%
Black
50%
13%
White
12%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy's ranking?
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy is ranked #1760 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy often compared to?
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Marquette Montessori Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy?
618 students attend Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy?
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy offer ?
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy part of?
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy is part of South Bend Community School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy located?
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy is located in the Park Avenue neighborhood of South Bend, IN.
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