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#7905 of 9,539 schools in CA

Madison Elementary

Elementary School · Twin Rivers Unified · North Highlands, CA

A Twin Rivers Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5241 Harrison St., North Highlands, CA 95660

  • Math 31% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.2 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.6:1
District spending per student$19,322
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Madison Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Madison Elementary 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 Sacramento map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated726/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$66,957

Median home value

$330,600

Median rent

$1,650/mo

College educated

11.4%

Homeownership

60.3%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–120.1 mi232Compare →
Oakdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.3K–80.7 mi547Compare →
Community Outreach AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–121.0 mi1,797Compare →
Community Collaborative CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–121.1 mi699Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Twin Rivers Unified

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#34 of 43
District spending per student
$19,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison Elementary is listed in Twin Rivers Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison Elementary

Madison Elementary is a public elementary school in North Highlands, CA, part of Twin Rivers Unified, serving approximately 745 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,905 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison Elementary

What grades does Madison Elementary serve?

Madison Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Madison Elementary?

Madison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 26.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Elementary rank in CA?

Madison Elementary ranks #7,905 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Madison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Madison Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Madison Elementary a Title I school?

No, Madison Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Elementary?

92.8% of students at Madison Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
745
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sacramento County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
Area population (ZIP 95660)
35,668
Area average commute
32.2 min
Area median age
33.1
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 95660; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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