Very Good
#521 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 38% in state
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School
Elementary School · Madison County · Toney, AL
A Madison County elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11548 Pulaski Pike, Toney, AL 35773
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Cross Roads Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 60 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Madison Cross Roads Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average399/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,548
Median home value
$199,000
Median rent
$1,141/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35773; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Madison County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monrovia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 581 | Compare → |
| Moores Mill Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 3–5 | Not available | 621 | Compare → |
| Mt Carmel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–3 | Not available | 646 | Compare → |
| New Hope Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 569 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #15 of 28
- District spending per student
- $10,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Cross Roads Elementary School
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School is a public elementary school in Toney, AL, part of Madison County, serving approximately 913 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Cross Roads Elementary School
What grades does Madison Cross Roads Elementary School serve?
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Madison Cross Roads Elementary School?
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Cross Roads Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Cross Roads Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Cross Roads Elementary School rank in AL?
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School ranks #521 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Madison Cross Roads Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Cross Roads Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Madison Cross Roads Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Cross Roads Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Madison Cross Roads Elementary School a charter school?
No, Madison Cross Roads Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Cross Roads Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Madison Cross Roads Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Cross Roads Elementary School?
63.1% of students at Madison Cross Roads Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 913
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (256) 851-4600
- Area population (ZIP 35773)
- 13,977
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35773; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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