Below Average
#2132 of 2,648 schools in NC
Madison Elementary
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Mcleansville, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3600 Hines Chapel Road, Mcleansville, NC 27301
- Math 36% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Madison 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,116
Median home value
$227,200
Median rent
$1,630/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Creek AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–7 | 2.7 mi | 706 | Compare → |
| Reedy Fork ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Brightwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Guilford Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 607 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #96 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Elementary is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Elementary
Madison Elementary is a public elementary school in Mcleansville, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 193 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,132 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Elementary
What grades does Madison Elementary serve?
Madison Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Madison Elementary?
Madison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Elementary rank in NC?
Madison Elementary ranks #2,132 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Madison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison Elementary a charter school?
No, Madison Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Elementary a Title I school?
No, Madison Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Elementary?
98.4% of students at Madison 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (336) 375-2555
- Area population (ZIP 27301)
- 10,897
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
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 NC · 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 · 2025 NC · 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)
- 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 27301; 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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