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Madison Elem School

Elementary School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL

A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

7433 S Dorchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency6% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)5% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$22,699
Chronic Absenteeism50%

Students at Madison Elem School score 6% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 24% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Madison Elem 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 Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 64Good Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,030/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), 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

$43,403

Median home value

$213,000

Median rent

$1,054/mo

College educated

27.5%

Homeownership

43.3%

Poverty rate

25.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60619; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition3.5privatePK–80.3 mi75Compare →
South Shore Fine Arts Elem SchEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–80.5 mi239Compare →
Revere Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–80.6 mi197Compare →
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter SchCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–80.7 mi328Compare →

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.

Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

Schools in district
643
Rank in district
#456 of 621
District spending per student
$22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison Elem School is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison Elem School

Madison Elem School is a public elementary school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,895 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison Elem School

What grades does Madison Elem School serve?

Madison Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Madison Elem School?

Madison Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elem School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Elem School rank in IL?

Madison Elem School ranks #2,895 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Madison Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Elem School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Madison Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Madison Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

97.6% of students at Madison Elem 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
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.0%
Area population (ZIP 60619)
59,892
Area average commute
37.2 min
Area median age
41.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 60619; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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