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Public elementary school · Madison Consolidated Schools · Madison, Indiana

Rykers' Ridge Elementary School

Rykers' Ridge Elementary School rates 5.2, right at the middle of Madison Consolidated Schools's elementary schools, whose rated median is 5.0.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.2this school

5.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Madison Consolidated Schools median is 5.0.

#1,471 of 1,828 schools in Indiana · Madison Consolidated Schools: 4 elementary schools rated, median 5.0

The brief

A Madison Consolidated Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

Students at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

It ranks 1,471 of 1,828 schools in Indiana and 3 of 6 in Madison Consolidated Schools.

Math53%4 points above the Indiana average of 49%2026 ILEARN
Reading27%14 points below the Indiana average of 41%2026 ILEARN
In 2026, 53% of students were proficient in math and 27% in reading, against Indiana averages of 49% and 41%.2026 ILEARN; 72 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.5
50% of the rating
Academics
6.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • 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)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$56,667
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
3
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
54.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Rykers' Ridge Elementary Schoolthis school
    5.2
  2. 4.7Compare →
  3. 3.5Compare →
Two grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Rykers' Ridge Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Rykers' Ridge Elementary School serve?

Rykers' Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?

Rykers' Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rykers' Ridge Elementary School rank in IN?

Rykers' Ridge Elementary School ranks #1,471 of 1,828 schools in IN.

What is Rykers' Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rykers' Ridge Elementary 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 Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Rykers' Ridge Elementary School a charter school?

No, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rykers' Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Rykers' Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rykers' Ridge Elementary School?

54.4% of students at Rykers' Ridge 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
204
Student-teacher ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jefferson County
Rank in district
#3 of 6
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$13,828
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 47250)
23,013
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
43.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.