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Madison Elementary School

Summary:

Madison Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Madison, Maine, with a student population of 239. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Maine elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Madison Elementary School faces significant challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, with 94.14% of students being white, and low academic performance, with only 43.82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 38.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 64.63% and 48.68%, respectively. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 50.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 70.71% in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.9, which could be an advantage if leveraged effectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Athens Community School and Solon Elementary School, Madison Elementary School's performance is significantly lower, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school are not necessarily shared by all schools in the region. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic and attendance issues may be crucial for improving student outcomes at Madison Elementary School, which has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 43 Learners Lane
       Madison, ME  04950

(207) 696-4607

District: Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59

SchoolDigger Rank:
276th of 290 Maine Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,496 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.1%
Two or more races:
2.9%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Madison Elementary School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.96. (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 Madison Elementary School has the largest school student body size in the Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59. Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), two or more races (2.9%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 9.9. 1 schools in the Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Madison Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison Elementary School is $18,496, which is the lowest among 3 schools in the Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Madison Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59 163rd of 177 Maine 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 ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.20 167th 192 13.0%
2007 25.45 169th 198 14.6%
2008 26.22 171st 195 12.3%
2009 72.61 20th 209 90.4%
2010 41.46 126th 193 34.7%
2011 23.31 168th 186 9.7%
2012 19.11 244th 258 5.4%
2013 24.43 236th 261 9.6%
2015 15.68 269th 284 5.3%
2016 18.23 235th 255 7.8%
2017 33.71 185th 256 27.7%
2018 25.22 215th 254 15.4%
2019 30.38 195th 258 24.4%
2023 12.96 276th 290 4.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.76 112th 153 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.90 95th 153 37.9%
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Data source: test scores: Maine 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: Maine Department of Education

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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
2002 280 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2003 280 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2004 281 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 283 3 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 289
2006 306 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 299 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2008 283 1 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 290
2009 298 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2010 284 2 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 292
2011 293 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 303
2012 275 3 0 4 2 0 3 0 287
2013 261 0 0 4 2 1 4 0 272
2014 244 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 244
2015 253 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 258
2016 238 0 0 7 1 0 4 0 250
2017 220 0 0 3 1 0 5 0 229
2018 224 0 1 4 1 0 7 0 237
2019 221 2 2 4 1 0 8 0 238
2020 221 2 2 3 1 0 7 0 236
2021 188 2 1 0 1 0 10 0 202
2022 224 2 0 1 0 0 8 0 235
2023 225 5 0 2 0 0 7 0 239

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
2002 281 18.1 15.5 52
2003 281 18.1 15.5 52
2004 286 18.0 15.9 51
2005 289 20.0 14.5 50.9
2006 311 21.0 14.8 53.1
2007 302 22.1 13.7 53.6
2008 290 27.4 10.6 55.2
2009 304 22.1 13.7 59.9
2010 292 23.1 12.6 66.1
2011 303 24.4 12.4 64
2012 287 23.9 12.0 8.4
2013 272 24.5 11.0 70.2
2014 244 25.0 9.7 73
2015 258 23.0 11.2 74.8
2016 250 23.0 10.8 76
2017 229 21.6 10.6 74.7
2018 237 20.8 11.3 71.7
2019 238 20.8 11.4 76.1
2020 236 19.3 12.2 79.7
2021 202 21.0 9.6 61.4
2022 235 22.0 10.6 67.7
2023 239 24.0 9.9 70.7

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
2002 281 18.1 15.5 52
2003 281 18.1 15.5 52
2004 286 18.0 15.9 51
2005 289 20.0 14.5 50.9
2006 311 21.0 14.8 53.1
2007 302 22.1 13.7 53.6
2008 290 27.4 10.6 55.2
2009 304 22.1 13.7 59.9
2010 292 23.1 12.6 66.1
2011 303 24.4 12.4 64
2012 287 23.9 12.0 8.4
2013 272 24.5 11.0 70.2
2014 244 25.0 9.7 73
2015 258 23.0 11.2 74.8
2016 250 23.0 10.8 76
2017 229 21.6 10.6 74.7
2018 237 20.8 11.3 71.7
2019 238 20.8 11.4 76.1
2020 236 19.3 12.2 79.7
2021 202 21.0 9.6 61.4
2022 235 22.0 10.6 67.7
2023 239 24.0 9.9 70.7

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,970
2019 $14,981
2020 $15,475
2021 $19,533
2022 $17,377
2023 $18,496

Data source: Maine 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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 195th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 276th of 290 Elementary schools
 19.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students238239
 0.4%
African American25
 150%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White221225
 1.8%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.1%70.7%
 5.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended Madison Elementary School.

Students at Madison Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Maine schools.


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