Excellent
#297 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 15% in state
Madison Richard Simis School
Elementary School · Madison Elementary District (4270) · Phoenix, AZ
A Madison Elementary District (4270) elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7302 N 10TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85020
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Richard Simis School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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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Where Madison Richard Simis 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- 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
$78,412
Median home value
$400,800
Median rent
$1,389/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdb - Elp Fbc Main PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Madison Traditional AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 774 | Compare → |
| The Foundation for Blind ChildrenPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| All Saints' Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 494 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison Elementary District (4270)
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 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 Richard Simis School is listed in Madison Elementary District (4270); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Richard Simis School
Madison Richard Simis School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Madison Elementary District (4270), serving approximately 960 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #297 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Richard Simis School
What grades does Madison Richard Simis School serve?
Madison Richard Simis School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Madison Richard Simis School?
Madison Richard Simis School has an enrollment of approximately 960 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Richard Simis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Richard Simis School is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Richard Simis School rank in AZ?
Madison Richard Simis School ranks #297 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Madison Richard Simis School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Richard Simis School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Richard Simis School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Richard Simis School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Madison Richard Simis School a charter school?
No, Madison Richard Simis School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Richard Simis School a Title I school?
No, Madison Richard Simis School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 960
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (602) 664-7300
- Area population (ZIP 85020)
- 33,934
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 · 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 85020; 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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