Is Madison Elementary School a good school?

Madison Elementary School ranks 78 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Madison Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 546 students attended Madison Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Madison Elementary School?

Students at Madison Elementary School are 55% White, 20% African American, 10% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Madison Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Madison Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Journey Middle School High : James Clemens High School

Madison Elementary School

Summary:

Madison Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Madison, Alabama, serving 505 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Madison City School District, which is ranked 11th out of 137 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Madison Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts were significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 58.42% White, 19.6% African American, 6.34% Hispanic, and 8.51% Asian, which is higher than the nearby Madison City schools. Additionally, Madison Elementary performs exceptionally well in serving its special education and low-socioeconomic status student populations, ranking among the top 21 and 82 schools in the state, respectively, for these subgroups.

Compared to other Madison City elementary schools, such as Endeavor Elementary School, Monrovia Elementary School, and Williams Elementary School, Madison Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in standardized test scores. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 19 students per teacher, and high per-student spending suggest that the district is effectively allocating resources to support student learning and success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

17 College St
Madison, AL 35758

(256) 772-9255

District: Madison City

SchoolDigger Rank:
78^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,034

Students who attend Madison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Journey Middle School
High:	James Clemens High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 546

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.5%

African American:

20.0%

Asian:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Madison Elementary School ranks better than 88.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Madison City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.78. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Madison Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Madison City School District. Racial makeup is: White (55.5%), African American (20%), Asian (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 14, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Madison City School District! (See more...)

Compare Madison Elementary School employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison Elementary School is $11,034, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Madison City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Madison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Elementary School 78^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Madison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Madison City:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison City 11^th of 137 Alabama 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	AL State Percentile
2004	76.45	110^th	623	82.3%
2005	79.42	94^th	688	86.3%
2006	84.02	63^rd	689	90.9%
2007	68.36	200^th	698	71.3%
2008	62.55	249^th	698	64.3%
2009	73.40	133^rd	696	80.9%
2010	74.75	127^th	704	82.0%
2011	79.44	70^th	709	90.1%
2012	85.52	23^rd	696	96.7%
2013	80.89	38^th	696	94.5%
2014	93.33	31^st	695	95.5%
2015	95.90	23^rd	691	96.7%
2016	93.87	37^th	691	94.6%
2017	96.82	16^th	688	97.7%
2018	93.42	37^th	680	94.6%
2019	89.99	54^th	681	92.1%
2021	92.91	47^th	692	93.2%
2022	93.70	38^th	687	94.5%
2023	86.06	69^th	680	89.9%
2024	85.78	78^th	684	88.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	92.14	10^th	280	96.4%
2018	93.54	10^th	344	97.1%
2019	88.95	20^th	392	94.9%
2021	67.72	75^th	398	81.2%
2023	83.69	27^th	373	92.8%
2024	91.93	21^st	395	94.7%

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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	AL State Percentile
2017	94.84	10^th	567	98.2%
2018	90.24	30^th	651	95.4%
2019	89.15	25^th	649	96.1%
2021	76.04	105^th	653	83.9%
2023	69.61	151^st	623	75.8%
2024	80.64	82^nd	670	87.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	95.52	14^th	639	97.8%
2018	93.86	23^rd	640	96.4%
2019	89.51	45^th	646	93.0%
2021	93.54	33^rd	656	95.0%
2022	94.30	26^th	656	96.0%
2023	85.22	66^th	645	89.8%
2024	87.37	58^th	650	91.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	95.55	18^th	639	97.2%
2018	90.30	49^th	650	92.5%
2019	89.07	52^nd	650	92.0%
2021	89.09	60^th	669	91.0%
2022	89.08	57^th	669	91.5%
2023	83.28	79^th	649	87.8%
2024	79.59	109^th	655	83.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	75.59	2^nd	19	89.5%
2018	58.34	7^th	18	61.1%
2019	13.50	20^th	21	4.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	95.57	8^th	336	97.6%
2018	94.69	12^th	423	97.2%
2019	88.97	25^th	426	94.1%
2021	74.47	69^th	426	83.8%
2022	87.68	28^th	426	93.4%
2023	79.70	44^th	427	89.7%
2024	95.71	14^th	420	96.7%

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Rank History for White students at Madison Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	95.60	8^th	369	97.8%
2018	91.63	33^rd	508	93.5%
2019	88.56	49^th	529	90.7%
2021	92.22	39^th	539	92.8%
2022	90.82	45^th	540	91.7%
2023	80.29	83^rd	528	84.3%
2024	78.58	96^th	535	82.1%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State 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.

Data source: Alabama State 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
1999	504	100	19	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	642
2000	456	112	20	15	4	n/a	n/a	4	611
2001	475	121	29	11	12	n/a	n/a	5	653
2002	429	156	40	12	5	n/a	n/a	1	643
2003	429	156	40	12	5	n/a	n/a	1	643
2004	382	184	40	13	4	n/a	n/a	12	635
2005	318	139	23	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	494
2006	260	144	23	11	1	n/a	n/a	7	446
2007	264	143	15	15	1	n/a	n/a	20	458
2008	239	151	32	25	1	n/a	n/a	0	448
2009	256	127	34	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	447
2010	321	101	60	22	4	n/a	n/a	12	520
2011	301	97	54	20	5	0	1	0	478
2012	325	93	63	22	5	1	8	0	517
2013	344	93	57	18	4	1	19	0	536
2014	311	119	48	20	3	3	26	0	530
2015	330	126	51	21	6	0	31	0	565
2016	314	118	54	32	8	1	38	0	565
2017	316	126	60	30	3	4	36	0	575
2018	339	144	56	20	3	2	40	0	604
2019	295	106	47	30	3	3	39	0	523
2020	326	106	51	40	3	1	40	0	567
2021	280	108	39	38	1	1	40	0	507
2022	278	100	41	35	3	0	28	0	485
2023	295	99	43	32	0	0	36	0	505
2024	303	109	52	36	0	0	46	0	546

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

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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
1999	642	36.0	17.8	8.4
2000	611	38.0	16.1	18
2001	653	38.0	17.2	19.1
2002	643	40.0	16.1	30.4
2003	643	40.0	16.1	30.4
2004	635	40.5	15.7	33.1
2005	494	35.0	14.1	26.7
2006	446	34.0	12.9	31.9
2007	458	33.0	13.9	34.9
2008	448	34.0	13.2	39.1
2009	447	37.0	12.0	42.7
2010	520	30.5	17.0	23.8
2011	478	33.0	14.4	26.2
2012	517	33.0	15.6	27.7
2013	536	38.0	14.1	25.4
2014	530	32.5	16.3	32.8
2015	565	31.0	18.2	30.4
2016	565	30.0	18.8	31.9
2017	575	30.1	19.0	28
2018	604	30.1	20.0	27.2
2019	523	31.3	16.7	22
2020	567	32.0	17.7	22.8
2021	507	34.0	14.9	17.2
2022	485	25.5	19.0	7.2
2023	505	36.5	13.8	27.1
2024	546	39.0	14.0	32.4

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
1999	642	36.0	17.8	8.4
2000	611	38.0	16.1	18
2001	653	38.0	17.2	19.1
2002	643	40.0	16.1	30.4
2003	643	40.0	16.1	30.4
2004	635	40.5	15.7	33.1
2005	494	35.0	14.1	26.7
2006	446	34.0	12.9	31.9
2007	458	33.0	13.9	34.9
2008	448	34.0	13.2	39.1
2009	447	37.0	12.0	42.7
2010	520	30.5	17.0	23.8
2011	478	33.0	14.4	26.2
2012	517	33.0	15.6	27.7
2013	536	38.0	14.1	25.4
2014	530	32.5	16.3	32.8
2015	565	31.0	18.2	30.4
2016	565	30.0	18.8	31.9
2017	575	30.1	19.0	28
2018	604	30.1	20.0	27.2
2019	523	31.3	16.7	22
2020	567	32.0	17.7	22.8
2021	507	34.0	14.9	17.2
2022	485	25.5	19.0	7.2
2023	505	36.5	13.8	27.1
2024	546	39.0	14.0	32.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Madison Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,173 (10.6%)	$9,832 (89.1%)	$11,034

Data source: Alabama 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 54^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 69^th of 680 Elementary schools	2.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)	64.2	69.4	5.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison City)	79	72.1	6.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)	77.9	44	33.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison City)	77.8	60.3	17.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)	77.8	61.5	16.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison City)	76.6	66.2	10.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	523	505	3.4%
African American	106	99	6.6%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	47	43	8.5%
Hispanic	30	32	6.7%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	295	295
Two or More Races	39	36	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22%	27.1%	5.1%

Schools Near Madison Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17 College St	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 772-9255	546	39	14.0	32.4%	303 (55.5%)	109 (20.0%)	36 (6.6%)	52 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.4%)	85.8	78^th of 684 public elementary schools	88.6%		86.1	69^th of 680 public elementary schools	89.9%	9	64.3	52.1	66.3	58.3	89.5	69.6	79.3	$11,034	$1,173	$9,832
MidTown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	140 Coefer Boulevard	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 837-1189	1,030	61	17.0	30.0%	545 (52.9%)	232 (22.5%)	104 (10.1%)	66 (6.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (7.9%)	87.5	71^st of 684 public elementary schools	89.6%		87.1	63^rd of 680 public elementary schools	90.7%	8	60.7	64.7	46.5	64.1	87.4	78.6	86.3	$11,036	$1,104	$9,903
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	847 Mill Road	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 774-4690	937	59	15.8	24.5%	526 (56.1%)	161 (17.2%)	87 (9.3%)	93 (9.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.4%)	89.2	62^nd of 684 public elementary schools	90.9%		93.4	34^th of 680 public elementary schools	95.0%	28	65.8	62.1	63.4	65.5	81.3	75.9	83.3	$9,909	$1,191	$8,688
Madison City School PreK Center	Public	PK	4976 Wall Triana Highway	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(256) 464-8370	216				108 (50.0%)	43 (19.9%)	23 (10.6%)	19 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	22 (10.2%)								(n/a)
Horizon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7855 Old Madison Pike	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 464-3614	568	38	15.1	38.0%	295 (51.9%)	134 (23.6%)	50 (8.8%)	30 (5.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.9%)	90.7	44^th of 684 public elementary schools	93.6%		92.7	41^st of 680 public elementary schools	94.0%	3	57.1	68.6	67.2	69.5	88.7	79.1	83.2	$10,400	$1,234	$9,137
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-5	11775 County Line Rd	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 772-2075	849	51	16.6	25.1%	459 (54.1%)	148 (17.4%)	68 (8.0%)	110 (13.0%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	56 (6.6%)	95.4	19^th of 684 public elementary schools	97.2%		96.4	18^th of 680 public elementary schools	97.4%	1	79.9	81.6	73.0	78.0	85.1	87.8	85.5	$9,498	$1,114	$8,355
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	667 Balch Road	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 430-2751	776	48	16.1	28.2%	417 (53.7%)	136 (17.5%)	73 (9.4%)	89 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (7.9%)	90.1	52^nd of 684 public elementary schools	92.4%		91.4	50^th of 680 public elementary schools	92.6%	2	64.8	70.0	66.4	67.3	77.5	78.7	84.0	$9,802	$675	$9,099
Rainbow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Nance Rd	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 824-8106	767	47	16.4	25.4%	478 (62.3%)	116 (15.1%)	70 (9.1%)	48 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (7.0%)	88.3	66^th of 684 public elementary schools	90.4%		92.9	40^th of 680 public elementary schools	94.1%	26	59.7	51.6	70.3	68.5	84.1	80.0	81.8	$10,881	$1,430	$9,423
Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	155 Barren Fork Blvd SW	Huntsville	35824	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7540	535	30	17.5	47.3%	104 (19.4%)	296 (55.3%)	81 (15.1%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	42 (7.9%)	40.8	426^th of 684 public elementary schools	37.7%		38.8	426^th of 680 public elementary schools	37.4%		29.0	18.9	33.3	29.7	50.0	52.7	76.0	$9,909	$1,769	$8,140
Providence Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Chalkstone Street	Huntsville	35806	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7125	951	50	19.0	53.9%	103 (10.8%)	643 (67.6%)	89 (9.4%)	18 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	95 (10.0%)	26.6	505^th of 684 public elementary schools	26.2%		30.5	483^rd of 680 public elementary schools	29.0%	22	14.6	16.1	31.0	27.7	41.0	45.5	55.3	$7,858	$880	$6,977

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