Is Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts a good school?

Yes! Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 84 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts?

Students at Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts are 53% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

Summary:

Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is an exceptional elementary school in Ocala, Florida that serves 455 students in grades PK-5. This school consistently outperforms the surrounding Marion School District and the state of Florida in academic assessments, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math.

Madison Street Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and high statewide ranking. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 84th out of over 2,200 elementary schools in Florida, placing it in the top 4% statewide. Additionally, the school has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 10.0% compared to the Marion district average of 27.4% and the Florida state average of 18.2%. This high-performing school also spends more per student at $12,666, compared to the Marion district average of $10,365 and the Florida state average of $12,675.

While Madison Street Academy serves a relatively diverse student population, with 52.75% White, 17.14% African American, and 20.22% Hispanic students, it has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 30.33%, compared to surrounding schools like Saddlewood Elementary (82.17%), College Park Elementary (77.62%), and Oakcrest Elementary (82.55%). The school's smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2, may also contribute to its exceptional academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

401 NW Martin Luther King Jr
Ocala, FL 34475

(352) 671-7250

District: Marion

SchoolDigger Rank:
84^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,666

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 455

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

Hispanic:

20.2%

African American:

17.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts ranks better than 96.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Marion School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.26. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), Hispanic (20.2%), African American (17.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is 14.2, which is the 3^rd best among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District. (See more...)

Compare Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts is $12,666, which is the 9^th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Marion School District.

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Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marion:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 61^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	94.71	43^rd	1688	97.5%
2007	94.51	27^th	1786	98.5%
2008	95.18	19^th	1789	98.9%
2009	95.11	15^th	1847	99.2%
2010	95.36	16^th	1919	99.2%
2011	95.08	16^th	1985	99.2%
2012	97.42	14^th	1984	99.3%
2013	98.07	8^th	2029	99.6%
2014	97.46	10^th	2064	99.5%
2016	99.09	3^rd	2087	99.9%
2017	98.90	3^rd	2112	99.9%
2018	98.21	5^th	2118	99.8%
2019	96.96	13^th	2182	99.4%
2021	94.78	60^th	2247	97.3%
2022	95.82	34^th	2219	98.5%
2023	90.26	165^th	2240	92.6%
2024	93.26	84^th	2256	96.3%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, June 21, 2021

I am a grandmother of a former student at Madison Street. My second grade granddaughter was to tap dance to a song called "Wacky Dust" for the end of the year recital (that parents were not allowed to attend due to covid restrictions)

Wacky Dust is an old Ella Fitzgerald Song about COCAINE. Google the lyrics for yourself.

Watch this dance teacher - this is a message that is NOT acceptable, no matter the catchy tune and shuffle step!

We have been here for 3 years, and leave in total disgust! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 18, 2011

Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is a wonderful school with dedicated, qualified, caring teachers and administration. The abundance of special programs and the emphasis on the arts makes this magnet school a joy and worth the drive for my daughter to attend. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	342	114	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	462
1989	366	118	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	490
1990	322	134	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1991	313	138	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
1992	352	136	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1993	366	123	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
1994	344	130	4	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
1995	344	125	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1996	344	125	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1997	352	114	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1998	329	119	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
1999	326	124	7	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
2000	333	125	5	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
2001	347	125	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	495
2002	372	107	8	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	509
2003	372	107	8	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	509
2004	360	88	9	24	2	n/a	n/a	0	483
2005	361	82	7	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	474
2006	364	105	6	27	2	n/a	n/a	0	504
2007	310	89	8	25	3	n/a	n/a	43	478
2008	302	82	8	26	4	n/a	n/a	39	461
2009	304	70	9	35	4	n/a	n/a	40	462
2010	305	74	13	33	4	n/a	n/a	27	456
2011	292	59	17	64	1	0	29	0	462
2012	297	58	20	60	0	0	29	0	464
2013	281	57	22	67	0	0	29	0	456
2014	269	60	20	51	1	0	26	0	427
2015	247	61	20	49	2	0	22	0	401
2016	263	69	21	51	3	0	24	0	431
2017	270	71	25	50	3	0	29	0	448
2018	263	69	22	57	3	0	35	0	449
2019	257	80	17	57	2	0	37	0	450
2020	244	80	16	71	2	0	38	0	451
2021	246	87	12	64	2	0	38	0	449
2022	248	83	10	66	2	0	35	0	444
2023	240	78	8	92	1	1	35	0	455

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 Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	462	30.0	15.4	28.8
1989	490	30.0	16.3	28.4
1990	459	30.0	15.3	28.1
1991	460	30.0	15.3	33.5
1992	497	30.0	16.5	20.9
1993	502	30.0	16.7	21.3
1994	491	30.0	16.4	21.6
1995	484	29.0	16.7	21.3
1996	484	29.0	16.7	21.3
1997	486	28.0	17.4	25.1
1998	462	30.0	15.4	26.2
1999	470	29.0	16.2	32.6
2000	476	28.0	17.0	29.8
2001	495	30.0	16.5	30.5
2002	509	32.0	15.9	28.3
2003	509	32.0	15.9	28.3
2004	483	30.0	16.1	24
2005	474	33.0	14.4	21.9
2006	504	35.0	14.4	25.4
2007	478	36.0	13.3	24.6
2008	461	36.0	12.8	22.3
2009	462	39.9	12.8	24.6
2010	456	35.0	13.0	28.4
2011	462	34.0	13.5	24.7
2012	464	35.0	13.2	26.7
2013	456	34.0	13.4	27.9
2014	427	29.0	14.7	14.8
2015	401	30.0	13.3	24.7
2016	431	35.0	12.3	27.8
2017	448	34.0	13.1	25.7
2018	449	34.0	13.2	29.8
2019	450	33.0	13.6	25.6
2020	451	33.0	13.6	23.1
2021	449	33.0	13.6	30.7
2022	444	33.0	13.4	29.7
2023	455	32.0	14.2	30.3

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 Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	462	30.0	15.4	28.8
1989	490	30.0	16.3	28.4
1990	459	30.0	15.3	28.1
1991	460	30.0	15.3	33.5
1992	497	30.0	16.5	20.9
1993	502	30.0	16.7	21.3
1994	491	30.0	16.4	21.6
1995	484	29.0	16.7	21.3
1996	484	29.0	16.7	21.3
1997	486	28.0	17.4	25.1
1998	462	30.0	15.4	26.2
1999	470	29.0	16.2	32.6
2000	476	28.0	17.0	29.8
2001	495	30.0	16.5	30.5
2002	509	32.0	15.9	28.3
2003	509	32.0	15.9	28.3
2004	483	30.0	16.1	24
2005	474	33.0	14.4	21.9
2006	504	35.0	14.4	25.4
2007	478	36.0	13.3	24.6
2008	461	36.0	12.8	22.3
2009	462	39.9	12.8	24.6
2010	456	35.0	13.0	28.4
2011	462	34.0	13.5	24.7
2012	464	35.0	13.2	26.7
2013	456	34.0	13.4	27.9
2014	427	29.0	14.7	14.8
2015	401	30.0	13.3	24.7
2016	431	35.0	12.3	27.8
2017	448	34.0	13.1	25.7
2018	449	34.0	13.2	29.8
2019	450	33.0	13.6	25.6
2020	451	33.0	13.6	23.1
2021	449	33.0	13.6	30.7
2022	444	33.0	13.4	29.7
2023	455	32.0	14.2	30.3

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 Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$402 (4.2%)	$9,168 (95.8%)	$9,570
2019	$346 (3.4%)	$9,734 (96.6%)	$10,079
2020	$383 (4.0%)	$9,263 (96.0%)	$9,647
2021	$535 (5.1%)	$9,984 (94.9%)	$10,520
2022	$1,425 (12.1%)	$10,327 (87.9%)	$11,751
2023	$1,896 (15.0%)	$10,771 (85.0%)	$12,666

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 13^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 165^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts)	93	84	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	44	42	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts)	87	89	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion)	49	49
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts)	92	82	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	49	50	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts)	93	90	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	54	58	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts)	96	92	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion)	45	43	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts)	93	88	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marion)	45	46	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts)	93	75	18%
5th Grade Science (Marion)	44	43	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	450	455	1.1%
African American	80	78	2.5%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	17	8	52.9%
Hispanic	57	92	61.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	257	240	6.6%
Two or More Races	37	35	5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	30.3%	4.8%

Schools Near Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	401 NW Martin Luther King Jr	Ocala	34475	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-7250	455	32	14.2	30.3%	240 (52.7%)	78 (17.1%)	92 (20.2%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.7%)	93.3	84^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.3%		90.3	165^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.6%	81	83.0	83.0	85.0	84.0	88.0	73.0	78.0	$12,666	$1,896	$10,771
Dr N H Jones Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1900 SW 5th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 671-7260	807	50	16.1	38.0%	281 (34.8%)	242 (30.0%)	145 (18.0%)	84 (10.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.3%)	86.9	259^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.5%		87.6	229^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.8%	30	67.0	85.0	79.0	67.0	80.0	83.0	77.0	$10,302	$1,567	$8,736
Eighth Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	513 SE 8th St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-7125	405	27	15.0	32.8%	289 (71.4%)	52 (12.8%)	49 (12.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	90.5	159^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%		87.9	218^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.3%	59	70.0	70.0	85.0	77.0	80.0	95.0	90.0	$11,877	$1,759	$10,118
Wyomina Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	511 NE 12th Ave	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-6370	645	36	17.9	82.2%	195 (30.2%)	279 (43.3%)	142 (22.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.2%)	11.3	2120^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.0%		12.9	2083^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	7.0%	37	30.0	38.0	38.0	32.0	29.0	25.0	26.0	$10,745	$2,141	$8,606
College Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1330 SW 33rd Ave	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4040	840	48	17.5	77.6%	143 (17.0%)	203 (24.2%)	432 (51.4%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (6.2%)	22.1	1844^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.3%		31.5	1566^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.1%	278	28.0	33.0	35.0	45.0	42.0	49.0	41.0	$10,244	$1,835	$8,409
Marion Elearning	Public, Virtual	K-5	1614 E Ft King St	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 236-0570	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Oakcrest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1112 NE 28th St	Ocala	34470	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 671-6350	470	29	16.2	82.6%	126 (26.8%)	228 (48.5%)	80 (17.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.6%)	9.5	2162^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.2%		19.5	1912^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.6%	250	24.0	19.0	38.0	34.0	35.0	27.0	27.0	$12,950	$2,453	$10,496
Fordham Early Learning Academy	Public	PK, KG-2	4000 W Anthony Road	Ocala	33475	Martin County	Marion	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 236-0508	47	0		17.0%	18 (38.3%)	9 (19.1%)	18 (38.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)
South Ocala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1430 SE 24th Rd	Ocala	34471	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 671-4750	715	48	14.8	60.4%	305 (42.7%)	190 (26.6%)	160 (22.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.6%)	28.7	1657^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%		35.9	1443^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%	214	39.0	50.0	34.0	52.0	53.0	40.0	32.0	$12,675	$2,625	$10,051
Saddlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 SW 43rd Ct	Ocala	34474	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 291-4075	917	52	17.6	57.6%	321 (35.0%)	194 (21.2%)	286 (31.2%)	52 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (6.8%)	51.3	1067^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.7%		51.4	1068^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.3%	1	56.0	49.0	58.0	62.0	53.0	60.0	43.0	$10,365	$1,882	$8,484

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