Madison Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School
Should you attend Madison Elementary School or Grant 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
Top Rankings
Madison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
388 students
301 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%


Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
22 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#825 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#710 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
65-69%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
65-69%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60-69%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
45
43
Grade 1 Students
63
45
Grade 2 Students
56
37
Grade 3 Students
61
45
Grade 4 Students
60
52
Grade 5 Students
53
38
Grade 6 Students
50
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%


% Asian
2%
n/a


% Hispanic
27%
24%


% Black
1%
5%


% White
63%
63%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%


Diversity Score
0.53
0.54


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
44%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

