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#926 of 967 schools in NE

Madison Preschool

School · Madison Public Schools · Madison, NE

A school in Madison, NE serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.

Estimated Score

405 E 8TH ST PO BOX 450, Madison, NE 68748

  • 35.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NE statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on NE state average
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement45%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement30%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio35.5:1
District spending per student$16,239

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Madison Preschool 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low87/100K

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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

$65,250

Median home value

$140,400

Median rent

$836/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

78.9%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Madison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–50.0 mi224Compare →
St Leonard SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–60.2 mi28Compare →
Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.6 mi27Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Madison Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$16,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison Preschool is listed in MADISON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison Preschool

Madison Preschool is a public school in Madison, NE, part of Madison Public Schools, serving approximately 71 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 35.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #926 of 967 schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison Preschool

What grades does Madison Preschool serve?

Madison Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.

How many students attend Madison Preschool?

Madison Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Preschool?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Preschool is 35.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Preschool rank in NE?

Madison Preschool ranks #926 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Madison Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Madison Preschool a charter school?

No, Madison Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Madison Preschool a Title I school?

No, Madison Preschool is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Preschool?

62.0% of students at Madison Preschool 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 – Pre-K
Enrollment
71
Student-Teacher Ratio
35.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Madison County
Area population (ZIP 68748)
2,698
Area median age
35
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 68748; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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