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Public elementary school · Groveport Madison Local · Columbus, Ohio

Madison Elementary School

Madison Elementary School rates 4.3, below most Groveport Madison Local elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.0.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.3this school

4.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Groveport Madison Local median is 6.0.

#3,121 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · Groveport Madison Local: 6 elementary schools rated, median 6.0

The brief

A Groveport Madison Local elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,121 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 11 of 11 in Groveport Madison Local.

Madison Elementary School is listed in Groveport Madison Local, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math41%22 points below the Ohio average of 63%Grades 3–5 · 2026 OST
Reading48%17 points below the Ohio average of 65%Grades 3–5 · 2026 OST
Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2023, to 45% in 2026, across a 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 52 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.5
50% of the rating
Academics
3.9
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.1
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 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 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 52% (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 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 43232; this does not measure the attendance area.

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.
Madison 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
$50,599
Median home value
$152,700
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
27
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
2,878/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Columbus. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and eight rate higher than Madison 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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

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

Questions families ask

What grades does Madison Elementary School serve?

Madison Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Madison Elementary School?

Madison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Elementary School rank in OH?

Madison Elementary School ranks #3,121 of 3,458 schools in OH.

What is Madison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Madison Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Madison Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

75.7% of students at Madison 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
371
Student-teacher ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Franklin County
Rank in district
#11 of 11
Schools in district
11
District spending per student
$14,810
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 43232)
46,844
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
33.4

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

Related reading

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