Madison School

Summary:

Madison School is an elementary school in Bridgeport, Connecticut, serving 427 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Bridgeport School District, which is ranked 152 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the years, Madison School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Connecticut elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Madison School has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to the state average, with 57.61% Hispanic and 23.65% African American students. In contrast, the nearby Stratfield School has a student population that is 77.06% White. Academically, Madison School's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, only 27% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.9%. Additionally, 81.03% of Madison School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the 12.94% at Stratfield School.

Despite the low academic performance, Madison School spends a relatively high amount per student, with $15,217 spent per student in the 2018-2019 school year. This suggests that the issue may not be solely a lack of funding, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of resources. When compared to other nearby schools in the Bridgeport School District, such as Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School and Park City Magnet School, Madison School consistently performs worse academically.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 376 Wayne St.
       Bridgeport, CT  06606


(203) 576-7186

District: Bridgeport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
422nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,236 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.8%
African American:
24.3%
White:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Madison School ranks worse than 84.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 7th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Bridgeport School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.77. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.8%), African American (24.3%), White (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison School is 13.1, which is the 12th best among 17 elementary schools in the Bridgeport School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison School is $19,236, which is the 10th highest among 17 elementary schools in the Bridgeport School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Madison School:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison School 422nd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Madison School in the ranking list.)

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Bridgeport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bridgeport School District 152nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Madison School

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Rank History for all students at Madison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.81 475th 570 16.7%
2007 23.62 468th 568 17.6%
2008 27.58 459th 565 18.8%
2009 23.74 471st 566 16.8%
2010 32.09 460th 579 20.6%
2011 33.34 438th 565 22.5%
2012 29.55 451st 564 20.0%
2013 32.17 430th 557 22.8%
2015 15.33 464th 551 15.8%
2016 12.91 435th 518 16.0%
2017 12.04 439th 519 15.4%
2018 11.06 455th 532 14.5%
2019 17.84 425th 522 18.6%
2021 9.74 485th 538 9.9%
2022 15.35 388th 490 20.8%
2023 9.49 434th 491 11.6%
2024 11.77 422nd 497 15.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Madison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.53 6th 6 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Madison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.42 315th 371 15.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Madison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.11 246th 302 18.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Madison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.55 232nd 242 4.1%
2021 8.50 413th 455 9.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Madison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.32 238th 247 3.6%
2021 8.87 398th 445 10.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Madison School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.04 77th 101 23.8%
2019 24.51 86th 112 23.2%
2021 26.89 123rd 173 28.9%
2023 37.16 66th 108 38.9%
2024 27.91 84th 111 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut 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: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Madison School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 113 152 4 27 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1989 105 143 3 41 2 n/a n/a 0 294
1990 124 155 2 72 2 n/a n/a 0 355
1991 125 173 6 84 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1992 114 160 6 106 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 115 151 11 118 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 116 186 4 132 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1995 89 233 17 127 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 89 233 17 127 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 86 248 10 134 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 83 243 13 137 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 87 267 7 133 1 n/a n/a 0 495
2000 67 221 11 149 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 112 256 9 236 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2002 124 254 15 238 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2003 124 254 15 238 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2004 140 281 12 246 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2005 141 280 16 251 1 n/a n/a 0 689
2006 135 301 16 265 1 n/a n/a 0 718
2007 113 280 20 260 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2008 90 231 18 223 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2009 87 198 17 229 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2010 92 216 12 242 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2011 87 188 16 250 2 0 0 0 543
2012 71 168 10 255 2 0 4 0 510
2013 88 146 12 256 1 0 3 0 506
2014 87 152 14 279 0 1 6 0 539
2015 75 159 13 274 1 1 11 0 534
2016 80 142 15 267 1 0 7 0 512
2017 100 170 17 244 1 1 4 0 537
2018 99 151 14 225 1 2 5 0 497
2019 98 135 12 199 0 1 8 0 453
2020 96 135 8 196 0 1 9 0 445
2021 80 126 6 189 2 1 9 0 413
2022 72 107 4 215 3 1 15 0 417
2023 57 101 4 246 3 0 16 0 427
2024 44 109 4 268 2 0 21 0 448

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
1989 294 17.0 17.2 n/a
1990 355 17.0 20.8 n/a
1991 388 16.0 24.2 n/a
1992 386 17.8 21.6 52.6
1993 395 17.8 22.2 5.3
1994 438 21.3 20.6 68.7
1995 466 21.7 21.5 76.4
1996 466 21.7 21.5 76.4
1997 478 24.0 19.9 60.7
1998 477 23.6 20.2 64.2
1999 495 22.7 21.8 94.9
2000 448 27.7 16.2 85.9
2001 613 31.6 19.4 n/a
2002 632 42.2 15.0 88.9
2003 632 42.2 15.0 88.9
2004 681 44.1 15.4 97.5
2005 689 38.1 18.1 n/a
2006 718 38.4 18.7 93
2007 673 37.6 17.9 95.7
2008 562 40.1 14.0 99.5
2009 531 42.6 14.4 99.4
2010 562 36.0 15.6 99.5
2011 543 37.0 14.6 99.4
2012 510 34.0 15.0 99.4
2013 506 35.7 14.1 99.4
2014 539 33.7 15.9 99.4
2015 534 33.0 16.1 99.4
2016 512 33.0 15.5 100
2017 537 33.0 16.2 41.7
2018 497 36.0 13.8 43.7
2019 453 33.0 13.7 75.3
2020 445 34.0 13.0 72.6
2021 413 35.0 11.8 69.5
2022 417 38.0 10.9 63.5
2023 427 37.0 11.5 81
2024 448 34.0 13.1 87.1

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 14.0 21.2 n/a
1989 294 17.0 17.2 n/a
1990 355 17.0 20.8 n/a
1991 388 16.0 24.2 n/a
1992 386 17.8 21.6 52.6
1993 395 17.8 22.2 5.3
1994 438 21.3 20.6 68.7
1995 466 21.7 21.5 76.4
1996 466 21.7 21.5 76.4
1997 478 24.0 19.9 60.7
1998 477 23.6 20.2 64.2
1999 495 22.7 21.8 94.9
2000 448 27.7 16.2 85.9
2001 613 31.6 19.4 n/a
2002 632 42.2 15.0 88.9
2003 632 42.2 15.0 88.9
2004 681 44.1 15.4 97.5
2005 689 38.1 18.1 n/a
2006 718 38.4 18.7 93
2007 673 37.6 17.9 95.7
2008 562 40.1 14.0 99.5
2009 531 42.6 14.4 99.4
2010 562 36.0 15.6 99.5
2011 543 37.0 14.6 99.4
2012 510 34.0 15.0 99.4
2013 506 35.7 14.1 99.4
2014 539 33.7 15.9 99.4
2015 534 33.0 16.1 99.4
2016 512 33.0 15.5 100
2017 537 33.0 16.2 41.7
2018 497 36.0 13.8 43.7
2019 453 33.0 13.7 75.3
2020 445 34.0 13.0 72.6
2021 413 35.0 11.8 69.5
2022 417 38.0 10.9 63.5
2023 427 37.0 11.5 81
2024 448 34.0 13.1 87.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Madison School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,786
2019 $15,217
2020 $15,479
2021 $17,728
2022 $19,311
2023 $19,236

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 425th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 434th of 491 Elementary schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison School)5020.3
 29.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)26.615.7
 10.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison School)53.226.6
 26.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Bridgeport School District)22.214.2
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison School)29.616.4
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)23.418.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.649.2
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison School)27.217.3
 9.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeport School District)16.512.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison School)30.318
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)29.419.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Madison School)22.211.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bridgeport School District)28.221.4
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.347.9
 7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Madison School)17.50
 17.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bridgeport School District)1610.5
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.437.1
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students453427
 5.7%
African American135101
 25.2%
American Indian03
Asian124
 66.7%
Hispanic199246
 23.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9857
 41.8%
Two or More Races816
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.3%81%
 5.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 448 students attended Madison School.

Madison School ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students at Madison School are 60% Hispanic, 24% African American, 10% White, 5% Two or more races.


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