Summary:
The Madison County School District in Mississippi is home to 11 exceptional elementary schools serving grades Pre-K through 5th. These schools vary in size, with student populations ranging from 108 to 1,035, and exhibit a diverse racial makeup, with some schools having a majority white student population and others a majority African American student population.
Three schools stand out as top performers: Madison Station Elementary School, Mannsdale Upper Elementary, and Madison Avenue Upper Elementary. These schools consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Mississippi, with Madison Station Elementary placing 2nd out of 377 schools in 2022-2023 and 5th out of 390 schools in 2023-2024. All three schools have maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, demonstrating their sustained commitment to academic excellence.
While the schools with the highest spending per student are the smaller, more rural schools, these schools do not necessarily have the highest academic performance. The top-performing schools have more moderate spending levels, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional quality and school leadership, play a significant role in student outcomes. Additionally, the district's schools face the challenge of high poverty, with most having over 99% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may require the district to allocate additional resources and support to address the unique needs of these high-poverty schools.
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