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Garton Elementary vs Madison Elementary School

Garton Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.0/10 compared to 2.8/10. Garton Elementary is significantly larger with 429 students, about 1.7× the size of Madison Elementary School (247). In math proficiency, Madison Elementary School leads at 47.0%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Garton Elementary

Des Moines, IA

6.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

429 students

Madison Elementary School

Des Moines, IA

2.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th

247 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricGarton ElementaryMadison Elementary School
Overall Rating6.0 / 102.8 / 10
Academic Score6.61.8
Growth Score5.01.5
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch77.6%80.6%
Environment Score7.77.6
State Rank#765 of 1,284#1,260 of 1,284
State Percentile41th2th

Test Scores

SubjectGarton ElementaryMadison Elementary School
Math Proficiency47.0%47.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency42.0%47.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailGarton ElementaryMadison Elementary School
TypeElementary SchoolElementary School
GradesKindergarten – 5thKindergarten – 5th
Enrollment429247
Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:111.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77.6%80.6%
DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School DistrictDes Moines Independent Comm School District
CityDes MoinesDes Moines

Neighborhood

MetricDes Moines (50317)Des Moines (50316)
Median Household Income$61,569$53,090
Median Home Value$165,200$137,300
Median Rent$1,079$963
College Educated (Bachelor's+)15.2%12.7%
Poverty Rate14.9%19.3%
Avg Commute22 min19 min
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