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6.5 avg / 10

Madison Elementary District (4270) School District

School District · Phoenix, Arizona

Students: 5,874
Teachers (FTE): 278

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

8

5 elem, 3 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,428

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.1:1

How this district compares

Arizona rank

#52 of 201

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Arizona avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,428

$748 vs Arizona median

District size

5,874 students

Much larger than Arizona median

About Madison Elementary District (4270)

Madison Elementary District (4270) is a Phoenix, Arizona school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,874 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1. The district invests $10,428 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Madison Elementary District (4270) demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Madison Richard Simis School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Madison Elementary District (4270) students show an average math proficiency of 47.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.7%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Madison Elementary District (4270), colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.5%
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ELA Proficiency 53.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Madison Elementary District (4270) with test data.

District Details

State
Arizona
City
Phoenix
Total Enrollment
5,874
Teachers (FTE)
278
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison Elementary District (4270)?

Madison Elementary District (4270) has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Madison Elementary District (4270)?

The average composite rating for Madison Elementary District (4270) is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Madison Elementary District (4270)?

Madison Elementary District (4270) spends $10,428 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison Elementary District (4270)?

The average student-teacher ratio in Madison Elementary District (4270) is 21.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Madison Elementary District (4270)?

Madison Richard Simis School is the highest-rated school in Madison Elementary District (4270) with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Madison Elementary District (4270)?

Across schools in Madison Elementary District (4270) with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Madison Elementary District (4270) compare to other districts in Arizona?

Madison Elementary District (4270) has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arizona by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
47.5%
ELA Proficiency
53.7%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arizona Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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