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#2676 of 3,778 schools in FL
Madison County Central School
Elementary School · Madison · Madison, FL
An elementary school in Madison, FL where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2093 W US 90, Madison, FL 32340
- Math 24% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison County Central School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madison County Central 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated939/100K
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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
$43,393
Median home value
$115,900
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Madison Creative Arts Academy IncCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| New Testament Christian CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 1–12 | 4.3 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Greenville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 96 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,877NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison County Central School is listed in MADISON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison County Central School
Madison County Central School is a public elementary school in Madison, FL, part of Madison, serving approximately 802 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,676 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison County Central School
What grades does Madison County Central School serve?
Madison County Central School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Madison County Central School?
Madison County Central School has an enrollment of approximately 802 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison County Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison County Central School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison County Central School rank in FL?
Madison County Central School ranks #2,676 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Madison County Central School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison County Central School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 County Central School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison County Central School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Madison County Central School a charter school?
No, Madison County Central School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison County Central School a Title I school?
No, Madison County Central School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison County Central School?
88.0% of students at Madison County Central 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 802
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.1%
- Phone
- (850) 973-5192
- Area population (ZIP 32340)
- 10,424
- Area median age
- 45
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32340; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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