Madison Elementary

Summary:

Madison Elementary is a public elementary school located in Marshfield, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 282 students. It is part of the Marshfield Unified School District, which is ranked 166 out of 428 school districts in Wisconsin and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the past few years, Madison Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 172nd out of 1,075 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 538th out of 1,061 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on the Forward Exam, Wisconsin's standardized test, is mixed compared to the district and state averages, with some grades and subjects outperforming while others underperform. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in its chronic absenteeism rate, from 5.2% in 2018-2019 to 19.1% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than nearby schools like Nasonville Elementary (7.7%) and Washington Elementary (8.4%).

Compared to other schools in the Marshfield Unified School District, as well as nearby schools outside the district, such as Stratford Elementary and Auburndale Elementary, Madison Elementary has generally underperformed on the Forward Exam and has a lower statewide ranking. Despite the higher spending per student at Madison Elementary ($14,668 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, the academic outcomes have not kept pace with other schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 510 N Palmetto Ave
       Marshfield, WI  54449-3099


(715) 384-8181

District: Marshfield Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
538th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,668 Help


Students who attend Madison Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Marshfield Middle
High:    Marshfield High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Hispanic:
10.6%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Madison Elementary ranks worse than 50.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Marshfield Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.94. (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 (86.9%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 11.1, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Marshfield Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison Elementary is $14,668, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Marshfield Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Madison Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Elementary 538th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Madison Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Marshfield Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshfield Unified School District 166th of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Madison Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Madison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.91 197th 633 68.9%
2005 75.57 132nd 632 79.1%
2006 72.97 194th 712 72.8%
2007 72.61 190th 689 72.4%
2008 66.67 355th 1021 65.2%
2009 79.60 106th 1030 89.7%
2010 79.57 110th 1045 89.5%
2011 72.30 219th 1046 79.1%
2012 74.31 177th 1045 83.1%
2013 65.54 331st 1053 68.6%
2014 58.57 461st 1061 56.6%
2015 52.11 601st 1076 44.1%
2016 78.25 172nd 1075 84.0%
2017 59.84 437th 1071 59.2%
2018 61.37 407th 1025 60.3%
2019 59.38 444th 1037 57.2%
2021 64.84 358th 1050 65.9%
2022 64.01 379th 1067 64.5%
2023 61.16 438th 1067 59.0%
2024 56.94 538th 1061 49.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Madison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.80 430th 721 40.4%
2019 44.70 372nd 742 49.9%
2021 62.47 194th 746 74.0%
2022 63.90 186th 748 75.1%
2024 30.33 574th 790 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Madison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.01 237th 854 72.2%
2019 63.63 243rd 874 72.2%
2021 72.94 140th 847 83.5%
2022 69.54 173rd 859 79.9%
2023 64.21 251st 871 71.2%
2024 61.05 304th 866 64.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Madison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.58 488th 997 51.1%
2019 52.41 529th 1002 47.2%
2021 54.13 479th 1004 52.3%
2022 51.90 535th 1017 47.4%
2023 49.63 568th 1010 43.8%
2024 48.72 611th 1011 39.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Madison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.81 298th 997 70.1%
2019 64.51 334th 1002 66.7%
2021 70.18 249th 1003 75.2%
2022 71.36 256th 1017 74.8%
2023 70.05 275th 1011 72.8%
2024 66.07 348th 1012 65.6%
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Rank History for White students at Madison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.86 314th 686 54.2%
2019 40.56 470th 718 34.5%
2021 53.88 313th 699 55.2%
2024 42.50 459th 727 36.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Madison Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 408 3 4 1 4 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 413 4 8 1 3 n/a n/a 0 429
1991 412 3 9 4 2 n/a n/a 0 430
1992 404 3 6 4 4 n/a n/a 0 421
1993 399 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 389 3 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 369 3 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1996 369 3 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1997 351 5 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 364 7 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1999 355 5 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2000 324 7 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 324 8 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 345 12 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 345 12 9 2 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 337 14 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 329 13 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2006 330 9 3 11 6 n/a n/a 0 359
2007 327 6 3 13 4 n/a n/a 0 353
2008 318 7 8 7 3 n/a n/a 0 343
2009 331 5 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2010 294 9 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2011 298 7 2 12 1 0 6 0 326
2012 303 6 2 10 0 0 7 0 328
2013 318 7 3 16 0 0 7 0 351
2014 304 6 4 22 1 2 9 0 348
2015 316 4 4 23 1 1 8 0 357
2016 305 2 5 21 1 1 8 0 343
2017 310 1 4 21 0 1 9 0 346
2018 299 1 6 24 0 1 8 0 339
2019 293 3 8 14 0 2 11 0 331
2020 288 2 5 17 0 1 10 0 323
2021 266 3 5 25 0 0 7 0 306
2022 237 1 5 22 0 0 4 0 269
2023 235 0 4 32 0 0 11 0 282
2024 238 0 2 29 0 0 5 0 274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Madison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 420 22.0 19.0 13.3
1990 429 22.5 19.0 11.9
1991 430 23.2 18.5 7.4
1992 421 23.7 17.7 9.7
1993 411 23.0 17.9 8.5
1994 406 21.5 18.9 8.6
1995 391 21.0 18.6 9
1996 391 21.0 18.6 9
1997 369 21.4 17.2 7.3
1998 379 20.6 18.4 7.4
1999 371 20.8 17.8 12.9
2000 340 20.8 16.3 11.2
2001 342 20.0 17.1 11.1
2002 369 20.4 18.1 24.1
2003 369 20.4 18.1 24.1
2004 364 20.6 17.7 26.1
2005 354 22.5 15.7 n/a
2006 359 21.5 16.7 n/a
2007 353 21.0 16.8 37.4
2008 343 20.7 16.6 38.2
2009 353 21.0 16.8 42.2
2010 318 21.0 15.1 43.7
2011 326 20.6 15.7 46.9
2012 328 22.2 14.7 48.8
2013 351 22.6 15.4 49.9
2014 348 21.0 16.5 46.6
2015 357 n/a n/a 46.8
2016 343 21.0 16.3 48.7
2017 346 19.9 17.3 45.1
2018 339 21.2 15.9 44.8
2019 331 21.5 15.3 46.8
2020 323 21.9 14.7 44.9
2021 306 23.5 12.9 50.7
2022 269 24.8 10.8 52.4
2023 282 24.9 11.2 55.7
2024 274 24.6 11.1 55.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 420 22.0 19.0 13.3
1990 429 22.5 19.0 11.9
1991 430 23.2 18.5 7.4
1992 421 23.7 17.7 9.7
1993 411 23.0 17.9 8.5
1994 406 21.5 18.9 8.6
1995 391 21.0 18.6 9
1996 391 21.0 18.6 9
1997 369 21.4 17.2 7.3
1998 379 20.6 18.4 7.4
1999 371 20.8 17.8 12.9
2000 340 20.8 16.3 11.2
2001 342 20.0 17.1 11.1
2002 369 20.4 18.1 24.1
2003 369 20.4 18.1 24.1
2004 364 20.6 17.7 26.1
2005 354 22.5 15.7 n/a
2006 359 21.5 16.7 n/a
2007 353 21.0 16.8 37.4
2008 343 20.7 16.6 38.2
2009 353 21.0 16.8 42.2
2010 318 21.0 15.1 43.7
2011 326 20.6 15.7 46.9
2012 328 22.2 14.7 48.8
2013 351 22.6 15.4 49.9
2014 348 21.0 16.5 46.6
2015 357 n/a n/a 46.8
2016 343 21.0 16.3 48.7
2017 346 19.9 17.3 45.1
2018 339 21.2 15.9 44.8
2019 331 21.5 15.3 46.8
2020 323 21.9 14.7 44.9
2021 306 23.5 12.9 50.7
2022 269 24.8 10.8 52.4
2023 282 24.9 11.2 55.7
2024 274 24.6 11.1 55.1

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,076 (8.3%) $11,900 (91.7%) $12,976
2020 $1,161 (9.2%) $11,516 (90.8%) $12,679
2021 $1,472 (10.0%) $13,196 (90.0%) $14,668

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison Elementary

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 444th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 438th of 1067 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary)56.352.9
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marshfield Unified School District)57.145.5
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary)43.841.2
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marshfield Unified School District)62.655.4
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary)45.568.8
 23.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshfield Unified School District)59.352
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary)36.437.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marshfield Unified School District)52.248.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Madison Elementary)68.275
 6.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Marshfield Unified School District)7073.8
 3.8%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Madison Elementary)70.562.5
 7.9%
   4th Grade Science (Marshfield Unified School District)7067.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary)5231.4
 20.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshfield Unified School District)52.940.2
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary)4042.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marshfield Unified School District)49.551.8
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary)44.950
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Marshfield Unified School District)54.758.7
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)41.740.6
 1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary)4945.2
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Marshfield Unified School District)57.454.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)43.542.6
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331282
 14.8%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic1432
 128.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White293235
 19.8%
Two or More Races1111
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.8%55.7%
 8.8%


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Madison Elementary ranks 538th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Madison Elementary.

Students who attend Madison Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marshfield Middle
High : Marshfield High

Students at Madison Elementary are 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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