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#499 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 27% in state

Lydia Middleton Elementary School

Elementary School · Madison Consolidated Schools · Madison, IN

A Madison Consolidated Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

714 W Main St, Madison, IN 47250

  • Math 56% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.8% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$13,828
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at Lydia Middleton Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
72%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lydia Middleton Elementary 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 70Very Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,667

Median home value

$179,900

Median rent

$857/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

65.7%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pope John Xxiii Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–61.3 mi221Compare →
Anderson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0PK–42.2 mi461Compare →
Milton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified1.7PK–63.5 mi248Compare →
Rykers' Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–43.9 mi204Compare →

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.

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

Madison Consolidated Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$13,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lydia Middleton Elementary School is listed in Madison Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lydia Middleton Elementary School

Lydia Middleton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madison, IN, part of Madison Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lydia Middleton Elementary School

What grades does Lydia Middleton Elementary School serve?

Lydia Middleton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Lydia Middleton Elementary School?

Lydia Middleton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lydia Middleton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lydia Middleton Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lydia Middleton Elementary School rank in IN?

Lydia Middleton Elementary School ranks #499 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Lydia Middleton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lydia Middleton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Lydia Middleton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lydia Middleton Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lydia Middleton Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lydia Middleton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lydia Middleton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lydia Middleton Elementary School?

44.8% of students at Lydia Middleton Elementary 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 – 4th
Enrollment
328
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 47250)
23,013
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
43.1
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 47250; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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