Madison Elementary School

Summary:

Madison Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Rahway, New Jersey, with a student population of 387 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a diverse student body, it consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in academic proficiency and has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate.

Compared to nearby schools, Clark Preschool Annex, Woodbine Avenue Elementary School, and Frank K. Hehnly, Madison Elementary School has a higher percentage of Hispanic (43.41%) and African American (25.32%) students, while the other schools tend to have a higher percentage of White students. However, this diversity does not translate into better academic outcomes, as Madison Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of New Jersey elementary schools, with only 13.7% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state average of 42%.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending ($13,840 in 2018-2019) compared to some nearby schools, such as Pennsylvania Avenue Elementary School ($4,433 per student) and Claremont Avenue Elementary School ($4,196 per student), the additional funding does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes. The challenges faced by Madison Elementary School may be reflective of broader issues within the Rahway Public School District, which is ranked 545 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 944 Madison Avenue
       Rahway, NJ  07065


(732) 396-1070

District: Rahway Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1102nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,840 Help


Students who attend Madison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
High:    Rahway High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  387

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.4%
African American:
25.3%
White:
24.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Compare Details Madison Elementary School ranks worse than 82.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Rahway Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.09. (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 Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Rahway Public School District. Student population at Madison Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.4%), African American (25.3%), White (24%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Rahway Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 13.2, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Rahway Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison Elementary School is $13,840, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Rahway Public School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Madison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Elementary School 1102nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Madison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rahway Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rahway Public School District 545th of 615 New Jersey 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 NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 21.06 972nd 1204 19.3%
2004 34.79 987th 1298 24.0%
2005 40.62 939th 1303 27.9%
2006 58.93 719th 1314 45.3%
2007 43.68 946th 1329 28.8%
2008 46.76 892nd 1338 33.3%
2009 37.08 993rd 1346 26.2%
2010 45.49 890th 1354 34.3%
2011 37.33 991st 1360 27.1%
2012 43.18 911th 1363 33.2%
2013 31.95 1034th 1367 24.4%
2014 34.80 1001st 1363 26.6%
2015 47.49 754th 1357 44.4%
2016 41.54 833rd 1346 38.1%
2017 43.54 812th 1352 39.9%
2018 34.18 948th 1353 29.9%
2019 46.16 769th 1360 43.5%
2021 47.80 625th 1317 52.5%
2022 27.15 976th 1345 27.4%
2023 19.09 1102nd 1342 17.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.16 57th 434 86.9%
2019 94.39 28th 463 94.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.39 597th 868 31.2%
2022 21.36 742nd 949 21.8%
2023 17.04 813th 958 15.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.76 275th 942 70.8%
2019 75.45 145th 948 84.7%
2021 83.19 45th 839 94.6%
2022 48.09 395th 863 54.2%
2023 25.94 681st 910 25.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.45 929th 1333 30.3%
2019 43.88 789th 1331 40.7%
2021 47.97 616th 1290 52.2%
2022 24.70 982nd 1326 25.9%
2023 22.82 1008th 1318 23.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.84 887th 1334 33.5%
2019 48.09 715th 1335 46.4%
2021 47.32 609th 1297 53.0%
2022 32.36 877th 1324 33.8%
2023 19.06 1053rd 1315 19.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.17 184th 517 64.4%
2019 57.79 191st 522 63.4%
2021 69.72 80th 456 82.5%
2022 37.08 321st 494 35.0%
2023 24.54 387th 463 16.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.24 399th 870 54.1%
2019 62.85 275th 899 69.4%
2021 83.76 91st 896 89.8%
2022 48.96 421st 953 55.8%
2023 34.70 633rd 982 35.5%
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Rank History for White students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.64 895th 1022 12.4%
2019 42.99 614th 1023 40.0%
2021 16.25 877th 964 9.0%
2022 12.34 894th 976 8.4%
2023 5.58 928th 975 4.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, January 19, 2014

Open Quote Madison is a very organized school which focuses not only on standardized testing, but also on providing meaningful learning experiences using differentiated instruction. My son is in Kindergarten and he has an excellent teacher who makes learning fun.. The school is progressing and will continue to grow. Has a very active PTA. Close Quote



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
1988 246 74 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1989 252 75 7 15 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1990 216 122 12 24 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1991 215 118 14 25 1 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 197 117 25 20 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1993 196 123 25 14 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1994 189 117 36 14 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1995 151 105 29 23 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1996 151 105 29 23 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1998 155 129 21 37 1 n/a n/a 0 343
1999 153 136 13 45 7 n/a n/a 0 354
2000 157 138 21 46 2 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 141 142 20 47 7 n/a n/a 0 357
2002 137 143 16 60 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2003 137 143 16 60 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2004 126 129 14 47 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2005 132 128 10 49 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2006 131 75 9 85 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 129 66 10 91 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2008 125 63 14 104 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2009 125 65 13 118 0 0 0 0 321
2010 110 59 12 120 2 0 7 0 310
2011 109 68 13 117 0 0 6 0 313
2012 108 54 10 130 0 0 6 0 308
2013 122 74 13 146 0 0 7 0 362
2014 114 79 11 147 0 0 6 0 357
2015 103 66 13 152 0 1 7 0 342
2016 114 77 9 160 0 2 5 0 367
2017 99 92 10 144 0 1 9 0 355
2018 99 78 11 148 0 1 12 0 349
2019 88 81 10 152 0 1 14 0 346
2020 83 91 12 154 0 1 16 0 357
2021 80 85 14 148 0 1 13 0 341
2022 86 80 10 157 0 2 13 0 348
2023 93 98 10 168 0 2 16 0 387

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
1988 336 18.0 18.6 n/a
1989 349 20.0 17.4 n/a
1990 374 19.0 19.6 9.9
1991 373 19.0 19.6 14.5
1992 359 23.0 15.6 19.8
1993 358 25.5 14.0 17.6
1994 356 24.0 14.8 21.9
1995 309 21.0 14.7 27.8
1996 309 21.0 14.7 27.8
1998 343 20.0 17.2 25.1
1999 354 21.0 16.9 24.9
2000 364 19.0 19.2 38.5
2001 357 19.2 18.6 35.6
2002 357 24.0 14.9 35.3
2003 357 24.0 14.9 35.3
2004 316 20.0 15.8 33.5
2005 320 20.0 16.0 n/a
2006 300 20.0 15.0 36.7
2007 296 20.0 14.8 36.1
2008 306 19.0 16.1 42.5
2009 321 23.9 10.6 38.6
2010 310 22.0 14.0 46.5
2011 313 18.6 16.8 46.3
2012 308 22.6 13.5 45.8
2013 362 24.6 14.7 47
2014 357 26.6 13.4 47.6
2015 342 27.0 12.6 49.4
2016 367 25.0 14.6 40.9
2017 355 26.1 13.6 31
2018 349 25.1 13.9 37
2019 346 25.6 13.5 37
2020 357 28.9 12.3 31.4
2021 341 25.7 13.2 32.6
2022 348 25.6 13.5 24.7
2023 387 29.1 13.2 42.4

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
1988 336 18.0 18.6 n/a
1989 349 20.0 17.4 n/a
1990 374 19.0 19.6 9.9
1991 373 19.0 19.6 14.5
1992 359 23.0 15.6 19.8
1993 358 25.5 14.0 17.6
1994 356 24.0 14.8 21.9
1995 309 21.0 14.7 27.8
1996 309 21.0 14.7 27.8
1998 343 20.0 17.2 25.1
1999 354 21.0 16.9 24.9
2000 364 19.0 19.2 38.5
2001 357 19.2 18.6 35.6
2002 357 24.0 14.9 35.3
2003 357 24.0 14.9 35.3
2004 316 20.0 15.8 33.5
2005 320 20.0 16.0 n/a
2006 300 20.0 15.0 36.7
2007 296 20.0 14.8 36.1
2008 306 19.0 16.1 42.5
2009 321 23.9 10.6 38.6
2010 310 22.0 14.0 46.5
2011 313 18.6 16.8 46.3
2012 308 22.6 13.5 45.8
2013 362 24.6 14.7 47
2014 357 26.6 13.4 47.6
2015 342 27.0 12.6 49.4
2016 367 25.0 14.6 40.9
2017 355 26.1 13.6 31
2018 349 25.1 13.9 37
2019 346 25.6 13.5 37
2020 357 28.9 12.3 31.4
2021 341 25.7 13.2 32.6
2022 348 25.6 13.5 24.7
2023 387 29.1 13.2 42.4

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $296 (2.1%) $13,544 (97.9%) $13,840

Data source: New Jersey 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 769th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1102nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary School)5513.7
 41.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rahway Public School District)32.825.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)68.319.6
 48.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rahway Public School District)39.631.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary School)5032.2
 17.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rahway Public School District)43.341
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)47.717.5
 30.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rahway Public School District)32.323.3
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary School)53.646.5
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rahway Public School District)43.645.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)39.211.6
 27.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rahway Public School District)25.922.7
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary School)58.331
 27.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rahway Public School District)49.637.5
 12.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)27.117.2
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rahway Public School District)2620.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students346387
 11.8%
African American8198
 21%
American Indian00
Asian1010
Hispanic152168
 10.5%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White8893
 5.7%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%42.4%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Elementary School

Students who attend Madison Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy
High : Rahway High School

Students at Madison Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 25% African American, 24% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.9% of New Jersey elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Madison Elementary School.


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