Excellent
#366 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 10% in state
Madison Elem School
Elementary School · Cusd 200 · Wheaton, IL
A Cusd 200 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1620 Mayo Ave, Wheaton, IL 60189
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Elem School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheaton), 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
$124,886
Median home value
$467,300
Median rent
$1,747/mo
College educated
66.1%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60189; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK | 1.0 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Wiesbrook Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Whittier Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 407 | 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.
Cusd 200
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #7 of 20
- District spending per student
- $19,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Elem School is listed in CUSD 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Elem School
Madison Elem School is a public elementary school in Wheaton, IL, part of Cusd 200, serving approximately 356 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% 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 5th.
How many students attend Madison Elem School?
Madison Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elem School is 12.7:1. 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 #366 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Madison Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% 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?
23.9% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (630) 682-2095
- Area population (ZIP 60189)
- 30,866
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 60189; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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