Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Madison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
239 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District.
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