Madison Elementary District

The Madison Elementary District in Arizona consists of 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 3 middle schools, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 97 out of 288 in Arizona and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Madison Traditional Academy consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona, earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and boasting impressive test scores, with 82-94% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 59-90% proficient or better in Mathematics. Madison Heights Elementary School also performs very well, ranking 105th out of 904 Arizona elementary schools and earning 4 out of 5 stars, with strong test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, Madison Meadows School, a middle school, ranks 157th out of 533 Arizona middle schools and earns 4 out of 5 stars, with relatively high test scores compared to the district and state averages.

The schools in the district exhibit a range of characteristics, including varying racial compositions, free/reduced lunch rates, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios. While the high-performing schools tend to have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the schools with the highest percentages of minority students also have the lowest test scores. However, the district as a whole appears to be performing better than the state average in terms of test scores, with several schools significantly outpacing the state, suggesting effective teaching practices or curriculum within the district.