Madison Elementary School

Summary:

Madison Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 393. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 179 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Madison Elementary has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a 2-star rating for most years and a brief period of a 3-star rating in 2013-2014 and 2020-2021.

Madison Elementary's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is consistently lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade proficiency rates were 35% in ELA and 34% in Math, compared to the district's 38% and 38%, and the state's 39% and 43%, respectively. Additionally, Madison Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with a rate of 57.76% in the 2022-2023 school year, much higher than the nearby schools, which range from 18.88% to 37.86%. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, with 12 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, lower than the nearby schools, which range from 13.4 to 18.5 students per teacher.

The consistent underperformance of Madison Elementary compared to the district and state averages, as well as the stark contrast in student demographics and economic status compared to nearby schools, such as Carol Rae Ranch Elementary and Towne Meadows Elementary School in the Gilbert Unified District, suggest that the school may face challenges in effectively serving its diverse student population and addressing the needs of its high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on equity, effective teaching and learning practices, and targeted support for the school's unique student population.


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Public PK, KG-6

 849 S Sunnyvale
       Mesa, AZ  85206-2921


(480) 472-8800

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
505th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,954 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.5%
White:
42.7%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Compare Details Madison Elementary School ranks worse than 55.9% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 22nd among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.5%), White (42.7%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 12, which is the 4th best among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison Elementary School is $10,954, which is the 3rd highest among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Madison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Elementary School 505th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Madison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 179th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Madison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 70.57 329th 1062 69.0%
2010 54.83 484th 1090 55.6%
2011 55.59 466th 1075 56.7%
2012 59.06 465th 1141 59.2%
2013 57.58 482nd 1158 58.4%
2014 60.95 425th 1079 60.6%
2015 36.47 545th 955 42.9%
2016 37.86 618th 1079 42.7%
2017 37.67 649th 1106 41.3%
2018 42.06 582nd 1109 47.5%
2019 46.91 506th 1039 51.3%
2021 44.91 598th 1226 51.2%
2022 35.24 586th 1000 41.4%
2023 31.30 796th 1245 36.1%
2024 36.87 505th 904 44.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.02 577th 1027 43.8%
2023 19.67 561st 617 9.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.33 350th 975 64.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.89 171st 417 59.0%
2021 49.86 434th 1201 63.9%
2023 47.22 362nd 820 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.73 385th 820 53.0%
2022 34.88 422nd 618 31.7%
2023 32.32 766th 1116 31.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.76 513th 1023 49.9%
2019 45.42 434th 862 49.7%
2021 40.74 648th 1219 46.8%
2022 46.83 448th 824 45.6%
2023 29.30 818th 1219 32.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.75 542nd 1032 47.5%
2019 32.35 536th 850 36.9%
2021 47.71 567th 1220 53.5%
2022 31.29 567th 830 31.7%
2023 30.52 804th 1216 33.9%
2024 24.59 461st 609 24.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.59 547th 620 11.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.58 554th 895 38.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.64 433rd 911 52.5%
2019 56.77 275th 709 61.2%
2021 45.27 581st 1198 51.5%
2023 23.57 945th 1170 19.2%
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Rank History for White students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.05 526th 720 26.9%
2019 33.25 427th 595 28.2%
2021 43.50 658th 1161 43.3%
2022 45.97 424th 800 47.0%
2023 35.96 666th 1024 35.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Open Quote I went to madison from first through sixth many many years ago and absolutely loved it. Its seems its just been hard to find a school thats about quality just as much as effiency these days , but Madison does their absolute best reaching both. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Madison Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 710 710
1990 690 14 12 50 4 n/a n/a 71 841
1991 777 13 14 69 5 n/a n/a 22 900
1992 680 13 10 56 8 n/a n/a -1 766
1993 754 14 11 75 7 n/a n/a 0 861
1994 764 18 13 58 9 n/a n/a 0 862
1995 796 22 17 95 9 n/a n/a 0 939
1996 796 22 17 95 9 n/a n/a 0 939
1997 839 28 16 85 8 n/a n/a 0 976
1998 827 24 25 124 11 n/a n/a 0 1011
1999 604 23 18 83 17 n/a n/a 0 745
2000 593 20 16 80 13 n/a n/a 0 722
2001 586 23 8 80 12 n/a n/a 0 709
2002 502 19 10 109 13 n/a n/a 0 653
2003 502 19 10 109 13 n/a n/a 0 653
2004 470 15 21 126 6 n/a n/a 0 638
2005 445 25 16 147 5 n/a n/a 0 638
2006 410 18 10 146 12 n/a n/a 0 596
2007 427 24 13 139 12 n/a n/a 0 615
2008 386 17 11 154 13 n/a n/a 0 581
2009 370 16 8 147 9 n/a n/a 0 550
2010 310 14 11 160 12 n/a n/a 0 507
2011 283 16 6 158 17 0 3 0 483
2012 265 14 4 148 15 1 7 0 454
2013 277 9 5 143 12 0 10 0 456
2014 241 10 10 154 16 0 10 0 441
2015 255 17 13 170 12 0 13 0 480
2016 253 18 6 192 9 2 14 0 494
2017 198 18 3 204 7 2 16 0 448
2018 179 22 4 208 7 1 21 0 442
2019 170 16 4 210 7 1 13 0 421
2020 188 19 3 173 10 0 14 0 407
2021 145 20 6 171 6 0 13 0 361
2022 173 19 5 178 10 2 16 0 403
2023 168 18 6 171 13 0 17 0 393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Madison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 710 29.5 24.0 n/a
1990 841 32.5 25.8 n/a
1991 900 34.5 26.0 n/a
1992 766 31.5 24.3 n/a
1993 861 33.5 25.7 n/a
1994 862 34.0 25.4 n/a
1995 939 40.3 23.3 n/a
1996 939 40.3 23.3 n/a
1997 976 42.0 23.2 n/a
1998 1011 42.2 24.0 n/a
1999 745 31.1 24.0 n/a
2000 722 34.6 20.9 n/a
2001 709 34.0 20.9 n/a
2002 653 32.5 20.1 26.2
2003 653 32.5 20.1 26.2
2004 638 31.0 20.6 35.6
2005 638 33.6 19.0 42
2006 596 31.3 19.0 47
2007 615 32.9 18.7 42.6
2008 581 30.9 18.8 42.2
2009 550 31.4 17.5 42
2010 507 28.6 17.7 50.7
2011 483 27.1 17.8 53.8
2012 454 26.1 17.3 60.6
2013 456 23.9 19.0 57.5
2014 441 25.0 17.6 59.6
2015 480 27.0 17.7 55.4
2016 494 28.0 17.6 61.9
2017 448 27.1 16.5 64.7
2018 442 24.1 18.3 59.7
2019 421 25.0 16.7 63.7
2020 407 26.0 15.6 59.7
2021 361 27.0 13.3 n/a
2022 403 26.1 15.4 28.8
2023 393 32.6 12.0 57.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Madison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 710 29.5 24.0 n/a
1990 841 32.5 25.8 n/a
1991 900 34.5 26.0 n/a
1992 766 31.5 24.3 n/a
1993 861 33.5 25.7 n/a
1994 862 34.0 25.4 n/a
1995 939 40.3 23.3 n/a
1996 939 40.3 23.3 n/a
1997 976 42.0 23.2 n/a
1998 1011 42.2 24.0 n/a
1999 745 31.1 24.0 n/a
2000 722 34.6 20.9 n/a
2001 709 34.0 20.9 n/a
2002 653 32.5 20.1 26.2
2003 653 32.5 20.1 26.2
2004 638 31.0 20.6 35.6
2005 638 33.6 19.0 42
2006 596 31.3 19.0 47
2007 615 32.9 18.7 42.6
2008 581 30.9 18.8 42.2
2009 550 31.4 17.5 42
2010 507 28.6 17.7 50.7
2011 483 27.1 17.8 53.8
2012 454 26.1 17.3 60.6
2013 456 23.9 19.0 57.5
2014 441 25.0 17.6 59.6
2015 480 27.0 17.7 55.4
2016 494 28.0 17.6 61.9
2017 448 27.1 16.5 64.7
2018 442 24.1 18.3 59.7
2019 421 25.0 16.7 63.7
2020 407 26.0 15.6 59.7
2021 361 27.0 13.3 n/a
2022 403 26.1 15.4 28.8
2023 393 32.6 12.0 57.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Madison Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $425 (3.7%) $22 (0.2%) $873 (7.6%) $8,385 (72.8%) $2,678 (23.3%) $11,063 (96.1%) $11,511
2020 $1,010 (11.1%) $449 (4.9%) $2,470 (27.1%) $7,258 (79.7%) $384 (4.2%) $7,642 (84.0%) $9,102
2021 $1,069 (9.7%) $89 (0.8%) $2,227 (20.1%) $8,599 (77.8%) $1,299 (11.7%) $9,899 (89.5%) $11,057
2022 $1,069 (9.8%) $68 (0.6%) $2,206 (20.1%) $9,273 (84.7%) $544 (5.0%) $9,817 (89.6%) $10,954

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 506th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 796th of 1245 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students421393
 6.7%
African American1618
 12.5%
American Indian713
 85.7%
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic210171
 18.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White170168
 1.2%
Two or More Races1317
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.7%57.8%
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In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Madison Elementary School.

Madison Elementary School ranks 505th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Madison Elementary School are 44% Hispanic, 43% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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