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Madison Meadows School

Middle School · Madison Elementary District (4270) · Phoenix, AZ

A Madison Elementary District (4270) middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

225 W OCOTILLO RD, Phoenix, AZ 85013

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$10,428
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Madison Meadows School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Madison Meadows School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,139/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,895

Median home value

$476,200

Median rent

$1,435/mo

College educated

46.6%

Homeownership

42.5%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New World Educational CenterCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–121.0 mi202Compare →
Asdb - Phoenix Day School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–121.8 mi215Compare →
Amerischools Academy - CamelbackCharter · enrollment unverified3.6K–121.9 mi78Compare →
Osborn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.57–81.9 mi438Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Madison Elementary District (4270)

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$10,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison Meadows School is listed in Madison Elementary District (4270); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison Meadows School

Madison Meadows School is a public middle school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Madison Elementary District (4270), serving approximately 813 students in grades 5th-8th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,007 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison Meadows School

What grades does Madison Meadows School serve?

Madison Meadows School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Madison Meadows School?

Madison Meadows School has an enrollment of approximately 813 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Meadows School?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Meadows School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Meadows School rank in AZ?

Madison Meadows School ranks #1,007 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Madison Meadows School's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Meadows School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Meadows School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Meadows School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Madison Meadows School a charter school?

No, Madison Meadows School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Madison Meadows School a Title I school?

No, Madison Meadows School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
813
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Maricopa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
Area population (ZIP 85013)
20,947
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
39
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 · 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.
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 85013; 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; directory SY 2023–24

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