Excellent
#55 of 863 schools in MS
Top 6% in state
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Madison Co School Dist · Madison, MS
A Madison Co School Dist elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1209 Madison Avenue, Madison, MS 39110
- Math 83% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs MS 53% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary score 83% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Madison Avenue Upper Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average445/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), 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
$122,955
Median home value
$342,600
Median rent
$1,979/mo
College educated
64%
Homeownership
93.4%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39110; 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 Ridgeland AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,230 | Compare → |
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| St Anthony Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Christ Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Madison Co School Dist
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #4 of 21
- District spending per student
- $12,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary is listed in MADISON CO SCHOOL DIST; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Avenue Upper Elementary
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Madison, MS, part of Madison Co School Dist, serving approximately 476 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Avenue Upper Elementary
What grades does Madison Avenue Upper Elementary serve?
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Madison Avenue Upper Elementary?
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Avenue Upper Elementary rank in MS?
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary ranks #55 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Madison Avenue Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Avenue Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Avenue Upper Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison Avenue Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Madison Avenue Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Avenue Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Madison Avenue Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Avenue Upper Elementary?
16.4% of students at Madison Avenue Upper Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (601) 856-6609
- Area population (ZIP 39110)
- 47,717
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39110; 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
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