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Madrona Elementary School

Summary:

Madrona Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grants Pass, Oregon, serving 335 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District, which is ranked 59 out of 140 districts in the state.

Madrona Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1 to 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by OSAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 5th grade, Madrona's proficiency rates were 37.5% in ELA, 17% in Math, and 17.6% in Science, compared to the district averages of 43.1%, 26.6%, and 26.3%, respectively. The school also has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, at 63.58%, compared to the nearby Manzanita Elementary (54.93%) and Fruitdale Elementary (69.95%).

Madrona Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 20.9 is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 14.8 to 20 students per teacher. The school's spending per student, at $15,526, is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Riverside Elementary ($18,526) and Manzanita Elementary ($17,394). These comparisons suggest that Madrona Elementary has room for improvement in its academic outcomes, particularly in closing achievement gaps for specific student subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-5

 520 Detrick Dr
       Grants Pass, OR  97527-8997

(541) 476-6624

District: Three Rivers/Josephine County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
525th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,624 Help


Students who attend Madrona Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Savage Middle School
High:    Hidden Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Hispanic:
11.9%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Compare Details Madrona Elementary School ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.88. (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 Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), Hispanic (11.9%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madrona Elementary School is 20.9. 5 elementary schools in the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madrona Elementary School is $18,624. 5 elementary schools in the Three Rivers/Josephine County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Madrona Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Madrona Elementary School 525th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Madrona Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Three Rivers/Josephine County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Three Rivers/Josephine County School District 59th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Madrona Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Madrona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.63 269th 586 54.1%
2005 56.61 293rd 629 53.4%
2006 49.58 383rd 636 39.8%
2007 46.97 359th 652 44.9%
2008 45.45 394th 655 39.8%
2009 61.85 254th 665 61.8%
2010 50.13 375th 674 44.4%
2011 49.73 370th 695 46.8%
2012 49.05 393rd 730 46.2%
2013 32.90 524th 707 25.9%
2014 38.36 463rd 695 33.4%
2015 29.34 526th 706 25.5%
2016 33.60 477th 697 31.6%
2017 49.43 331st 701 52.8%
2018 50.18 341st 709 51.9%
2019 48.21 357th 705 49.4%
2022 32.49 475th 706 32.7%
2023 32.76 463rd 706 34.4%
2024 26.88 525th 710 26.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Madrona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.99 122nd 640 80.9%
2019 72.96 96th 597 83.9%
2022 32.70 471st 703 33.0%
2023 47.12 294th 595 50.6%
2024 48.18 231st 523 55.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Madrona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.31 328th 681 51.8%
2019 39.83 383rd 621 38.3%
2022 36.82 398th 646 38.4%
2023 33.68 426th 652 34.7%
2024 25.66 506th 658 23.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Madrona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.14 342nd 680 49.7%
2019 50.61 282nd 623 54.7%
2022 35.29 424th 654 35.2%
2023 33.60 430th 665 35.3%
2024 30.47 463rd 662 30.1%
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Rank History for White students at Madrona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.07 403rd 683 41.0%
2019 39.14 420th 662 36.6%
2022 23.13 547th 666 17.9%
2023 23.83 522nd 656 20.4%
2024 20.07 560th 670 16.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 10, 2017

Open Quote worse school in southern Oregon, no leadership, from the top down, a lot of bullying in school and on the buses, 380 students and about 40 car spaces, you have to park about 2 blocks and walk to view and school activities, over all just bad, its not a parent friendly school. i will sell and move before my other child goes there, Close Quote



Enrollment information for Madrona Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 331 0 1 16 21 n/a n/a 0 369
1989 294 2 4 15 30 n/a n/a 0 345
1990 310 2 4 14 21 n/a n/a 0 351
1991 361 0 4 20 22 n/a n/a 0 407
1992 305 0 10 25 60 n/a n/a 0 400
1993 318 1 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1994 314 0 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 299 1 2 24 16 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 299 1 2 24 16 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 300 0 4 16 8 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 336 0 4 23 5 n/a n/a 0 368
1999 322 4 4 16 7 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 310 1 4 8 4 n/a n/a 0 327
2001 283 0 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 291 0 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 291 0 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 261 1 2 21 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 276 0 3 29 3 n/a n/a 0 311
2006 263 1 4 25 6 n/a n/a 0 299
2007 243 1 4 28 3 n/a n/a 0 279
2008 241 0 5 28 2 n/a n/a 3 279
2009 240 0 3 21 5 n/a n/a 2 271
2010 210 2 4 25 4 n/a n/a 1 246
2011 200 1 2 32 6 2 0 0 243
2012 188 1 4 27 6 2 2 0 230
2013 184 0 4 27 5 2 1 0 223
2014 328 3 5 37 14 5 3 0 395
2015 317 3 4 39 13 4 0 0 380
2016 295 2 4 28 6 2 5 0 342
2017 321 1 3 37 4 2 8 0 376
2018 330 0 2 40 3 0 17 0 392
2019 307 0 2 23 2 0 17 0 351
2020 271 0 1 30 4 0 22 0 328
2021 220 0 0 30 3 1 20 0 274
2022 254 0 3 40 1 1 24 0 323
2023 269 0 4 40 2 1 19 0 335

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 Madrona Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 16.0 23.0 29.8
1989 345 17.0 20.2 28.7
1990 351 18.0 19.5 37.9
1991 407 18.0 22.6 27.5
1992 400 15.0 26.6 35.8
1993 342 17.0 20.1 34.2
1994 339 16.0 21.2 33
1995 342 17.0 20.1 45
1996 342 17.0 20.1 45
1997 328 17.0 19.3 47.9
1998 368 16.0 23.0 46.2
1999 353 14.0 25.2 66.9
2000 327 17.0 19.2 55.4
2001 294 15.0 19.6 50.7
2002 307 14.0 21.9 56.7
2003 307 14.0 21.9 56.7
2004 288 13.0 22.2 61.1
2005 311 12.0 25.9 57.6
2006 299 13.0 23.0 55.2
2007 279 13.0 21.5 59.9
2008 279 12.0 23.3 63.8
2009 271 12.0 22.6 62.1
2010 246 12.0 20.5 69
2011 243 11.5 21.1 67.9
2012 230 11.0 20.9 78.7
2013 223 11.0 20.2 65.9
2014 395 16.1 24.3 66.3
2015 380 16.0 23.7 66.6
2016 342 16.0 21.3 66.4
2017 376 15.0 25.0 66.5
2018 392 18.7 20.8 66.6
2019 351 17.0 20.6 66.4
2020 328 15.0 21.8 66.5
2021 274 16.0 17.1 n/a
2022 323 16.0 20.1 n/a
2023 335 16.0 20.9 63.6

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 Madrona Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 16.0 23.0 29.8
1989 345 17.0 20.2 28.7
1990 351 18.0 19.5 37.9
1991 407 18.0 22.6 27.5
1992 400 15.0 26.6 35.8
1993 342 17.0 20.1 34.2
1994 339 16.0 21.2 33
1995 342 17.0 20.1 45
1996 342 17.0 20.1 45
1997 328 17.0 19.3 47.9
1998 368 16.0 23.0 46.2
1999 353 14.0 25.2 66.9
2000 327 17.0 19.2 55.4
2001 294 15.0 19.6 50.7
2002 307 14.0 21.9 56.7
2003 307 14.0 21.9 56.7
2004 288 13.0 22.2 61.1
2005 311 12.0 25.9 57.6
2006 299 13.0 23.0 55.2
2007 279 13.0 21.5 59.9
2008 279 12.0 23.3 63.8
2009 271 12.0 22.6 62.1
2010 246 12.0 20.5 69
2011 243 11.5 21.1 67.9
2012 230 11.0 20.9 78.7
2013 223 11.0 20.2 65.9
2014 395 16.1 24.3 66.3
2015 380 16.0 23.7 66.6
2016 342 16.0 21.3 66.4
2017 376 15.0 25.0 66.5
2018 392 18.7 20.8 66.6
2019 351 17.0 20.6 66.4
2020 328 15.0 21.8 66.5
2021 274 16.0 17.1 n/a
2022 323 16.0 20.1 n/a
2023 335 16.0 20.9 63.6

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 Madrona Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $14,372
2020 n/a n/a $14,250
2021 n/a n/a $16,678
2022 $2,044 (13.2%) $13,482 (86.8%) $15,526
2023 $2,892 (15.5%) $15,732 (84.5%) $18,624

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Madrona 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 357th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 463rd of 706 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madrona Elementary School)51.429.4
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)46.227.9
 18.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madrona Elementary School)57.125.5
 31.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)41.827.6
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madrona Elementary School)54.728.6
 26.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)50.735.5
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madrona Elementary School)44.434.7
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)4232.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madrona Elementary School)5033.3
 16.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)50.440.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madrona Elementary School)33.322.2
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)30.122.1
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Madrona Elementary School)25.835.7
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Three Rivers/Josephine County School District)32.226.5
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students351335
 4.6%
African American00
American Indian22
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic2340
 73.9%
Pacific Islander01
White307269
 12.4%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.4%63.6%
 2.8%

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

Middle : Lincoln Savage Middle School
High : Hidden Valley High School

Students at Madrona Elementary School are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Madrona Elementary School.

Madrona Elementary School ranks 525th of 710 Oregon elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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