Summary:
The city of Madison, Tennessee is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Davidson County school district. While the district is ranked 122 out of 139 in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out for their academic performance.
Gateway Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in mathematics across all grades compared to the other elementary schools, with 26.5% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, outperforming the district and state averages. Neely's Bend Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in science, with 29.4% of students proficient or better. The public charter schools, Neely's Bend: A LEAD Public School and Smithson Craighead Academy, also appear to be outperforming the traditional public schools in the district, particularly in mathematics and English language arts.
However, the schools in the Madison area generally underperform compared to state averages, with most schools ranking in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary and middle schools. The wide range in performance between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools suggests that factors beyond just funding and student-teacher ratios are contributing to student outcomes. Addressing the disparities in student performance and improving the overall quality of education across the district will be important priorities for the local education system.
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