Summary:
The city of Madison, Florida is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals a mix of performance, with some standout charter schools like Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc and James Madison Preparatory High School outperforming the district public schools across key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
The charter schools in Madison demonstrate strong academic outcomes, with Madison Creative Arts Academy ranking 1,137 out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools and James Madison Preparatory High School ranking 297 out of 807 Florida high schools. These schools have high proficiency rates in core subjects and low chronic absenteeism compared to the district public schools. In contrast, the Madison district public schools struggle with low test scores, high absenteeism, and wide disparities in performance and demographics between the charter and public schools.
The data highlights the need for the Madison school district to address these challenges and work towards more equitable access to high-quality education for all students. Targeted interventions to improve attendance and academic support for struggling students, as well as a closer examination of the factors contributing to the performance gap between charter and public schools, will be crucial steps in improving educational outcomes in the Madison school system.
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