Madison County Central School

Summary:

Madison County Central School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Madison, Florida, which is part of the Madison District, ranked 62 out of 68 districts in the state with a 1-star rating. The school has a student population of 846, with a racial makeup that is predominantly African American (69.86% in 2022-2023).

Madison County Central School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 43.7% to 58.9%) that are much higher than nearby schools like Greenville Elementary (45.1%) and Pinetta Elementary (24.5%). The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 34% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts compared to 52% in the district and 55% statewide. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.87% to 79.91%, which is significantly higher than nearby schools.

While Madison County Central School has a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $8,194 to $11,765 over the past few years, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, in contrast to the higher rankings and ratings of nearby schools like Lee Elementary and Pinetta Elementary. Further investigation into the root causes of these issues and targeted interventions may be necessary to help the school improve its performance and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2093 W Us 90
       Madison, FL  32340


(850) 973-5192

District: Madison

SchoolDigger Rank:
2187th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,765 Help


Students who attend Madison County Central School usually attend:

High:    Madison County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  846

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.9%
White:
19.7%
Hispanic:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.9% Help


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Compare Details Madison County Central School ranks worse than 96.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Madison School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Madison County Central School ranks worse than 80.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Madison County Central School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Madison School District. Racial makeup is: African American (69.9%), White (19.7%), Hispanic (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison County Central School is 17.2. 2 elementary schools in the Madison School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Madison County Central School employs 49 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison County Central School is $11,765, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Madison School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Madison County Central School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Madison County Central School 966th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Madison County Central School in the ranking list.)

Madison:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison 62nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Madison County Central School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.59 187th 199 6.0%
2005 13.60 190th 202 5.9%
2006 12.29 1532nd 1688 9.2%
2007 15.14 1590th 1786 11.0%
2008 7.81 1708th 1789 4.5%
2009 13.91 1678th 1847 9.1%
2010 7.27 1844th 1919 3.9%
2011 5.16 1947th 1985 1.9%
2012 9.69 1882nd 1984 5.1%
2013 14.34 1854th 2029 8.6%
2014 11.57 1941st 2064 6.0%
2016 10.43 1956th 2087 6.3%
2017 10.24 1996th 2112 5.5%
2018 7.83 2040th 2118 3.7%
2019 9.14 2072nd 2182 5.0%
2021 8.79 2154th 2247 4.1%
2022 5.79 2174th 2219 2.0%
2023 8.36 2165th 2240 3.3%
2024 8.05 2187th 2256 3.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Madison County Central School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.98 506th 593 14.7%
2005 26.89 477th 602 20.8%
2006 24.86 521st 675 22.8%
2007 21.52 594th 736 19.3%
2008 21.42 594th 740 19.7%
2009 19.31 640th 780 17.9%
2010 22.21 673rd 839 19.8%
2011 18.82 734th 891 17.6%
2012 23.47 693rd 897 22.7%
2013 18.04 801st 956 16.2%
2014 27.69 747th 999 25.2%
2016 19.08 834th 997 16.3%
2017 12.94 930th 1031 9.8%
2018 22.98 811th 1035 21.6%
2019 20.84 895th 1099 18.6%
2021 19.34 945th 1136 16.8%
2022 14.88 1023rd 1148 10.9%
2023 16.23 1026th 1177 12.8%
2024 22.37 966th 1196 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Madison County Central School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Madison County Central School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 525 1011 1 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1568
2003 525 1011 1 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1568
2004 460 988 0 31 6 n/a n/a 0 1485
2005 462 972 1 38 5 n/a n/a 0 1478
2006 418 930 3 34 7 n/a n/a 0 1392
2007 395 899 3 33 8 n/a n/a 5 1343
2008 360 863 3 32 9 n/a n/a 4 1271
2009 334 879 3 38 5 n/a n/a 9 1268
2010 349 850 3 47 4 n/a n/a 12 1265
2011 351 852 2 51 6 0 8 0 1270
2012 315 827 2 48 4 0 16 0 1212
2013 313 827 2 59 2 0 21 0 1224
2014 309 784 3 51 0 0 19 0 1166
2015 318 772 1 65 2 1 25 0 1184
2016 333 746 1 80 3 3 30 0 1196
2017 262 726 4 85 4 3 24 0 1108
2018 293 731 3 76 4 3 21 0 1131
2019 246 659 2 63 4 0 22 0 996
2020 261 670 0 55 6 0 28 0 1020
2021 242 652 1 57 1 0 28 0 981
2022 210 633 1 56 0 0 34 0 934
2023 167 591 2 62 1 2 21 0 846

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 County Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1568 93.0 16.9 79.4
2003 1568 93.0 16.9 79.4
2004 1485 92.0 16.1 76.2
2005 1478 89.0 16.6 73.9
2006 1392 90.0 15.5 80
2007 1343 81.0 16.6 81.6
2008 1271 84.0 15.1 80.7
2009 1268 91.8 15.1 84
2010 1265 81.0 15.6 84
2011 1270 75.8 16.7 83.3
2012 1212 73.8 16.4 86.9
2013 1224 84.0 14.5 88.1
2014 1166 79.0 14.7 51.2
2015 1184 80.0 14.8 60.9
2016 1196 85.0 14.0 64
2017 1108 74.0 14.9 69.2
2018 1131 71.0 15.9 67.1
2019 996 64.0 15.5 73.1
2020 1020 60.8 16.7 71.5
2021 981 55.8 17.5 66.9
2022 934 48.8 19.1 79.4
2023 846 49.0 17.2 79.9

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 County Central School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1568 93.0 16.9 79.4
2003 1568 93.0 16.9 79.4
2004 1485 92.0 16.1 76.2
2005 1478 89.0 16.6 73.9
2006 1392 90.0 15.5 80
2007 1343 81.0 16.6 81.6
2008 1271 84.0 15.1 80.7
2009 1268 91.8 15.1 84
2010 1265 81.0 15.6 84
2011 1270 75.8 16.7 83.3
2012 1212 73.8 16.4 86.9
2013 1224 84.0 14.5 88.1
2014 1166 79.0 14.7 51.2
2015 1184 80.0 14.8 60.9
2016 1196 85.0 14.0 64
2017 1108 74.0 14.9 69.2
2018 1131 71.0 15.9 67.1
2019 996 64.0 15.5 73.1
2020 1020 60.8 16.7 71.5
2021 981 55.8 17.5 66.9
2022 934 48.8 19.1 79.4
2023 846 49.0 17.2 79.9

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 County Central School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,824 (19.9%) $7,340 (80.1%) $9,164
2019 $1,959 (19.5%) $8,082 (80.5%) $10,042
2020 $1,346 (16.4%) $6,848 (83.6%) $8,194
2021 $1,847 (20.3%) $7,273 (79.7%) $9,120
2022 $2,676 (27.7%) $6,982 (72.3%) $9,658
2023 $3,339 (28.4%) $8,427 (71.6%) $11,765

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison County Central 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 2072nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2165th of 2240 Elementary schools
 1.7%
Ranks 895th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1026th of 1177 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison County Central School)3124
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison)4039
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison County Central School)3012
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison)4537
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County Central School)2325
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison)5042
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Central School)2214
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Madison)5144
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County Central School)2329
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison)4640
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Central School)2210
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Madison)4433
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Madison County Central School)1821
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Madison)4235
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County Central School)3525
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Madison)4135
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Central School)3718
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Madison)4530
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County Central School)2725
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Madison)3434
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Central School)4125
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Madison)4836
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Madison County Central School)3528
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Madison)4436
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Madison County Central School)1917
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Madison)2722
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Madison County Central School)3127
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Madison)3936
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Madison County Central School)5348
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Madison)6160
 1%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Madison County Central School)7995
 16%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Madison)3653
 17%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students996846
 15.1%
African American659591
 10.3%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian22
Hispanic6362
 1.6%
Pacific Islander02
White246167
 32.1%
Two or More Races2221
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.1%79.9%
 6.8%


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Students who attend Madison County Central School usually go on to attend:

High : Madison County High School

Students at Madison County Central School are 70% African American, 20% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 846 students attended Madison County Central School.

Madison County Central School ranks in the bottom 3.1% of Florida elementary schools.


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

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