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#307 of 574 schools in SD
Madison Elementary - 07
Elementary School · Madison Central School District 39-2 · Madison, SD
A Madison Central School District 39-2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
700 NW 9th St, Madison, SD 57042
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Elementary - 07 score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madison Elementary - 07 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated939/100K
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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
$68,672
Median home value
$218,200
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Madison Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Madison Central School District 39-2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Elementary - 07 is listed in Madison Central School District 39-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Elementary - 07
Madison Elementary - 07 is a public elementary school in Madison, SD, part of Madison Central School District 39-2, serving approximately 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Elementary - 07
What grades does Madison Elementary - 07 serve?
Madison Elementary - 07 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Madison Elementary - 07?
Madison Elementary - 07 has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary - 07?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary - 07 is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Elementary - 07 rank in SD?
Madison Elementary - 07 ranks #307 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Madison Elementary - 07's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Elementary - 07 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 - 07?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Elementary - 07 has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Madison Elementary - 07 a charter school?
No, Madison Elementary - 07 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Elementary - 07 a Title I school?
No, Madison Elementary - 07 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Elementary - 07?
25.2% of students at Madison Elementary - 07 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
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (605) 256-7721
- Area population (ZIP 57042)
- 7,900
- Area average commute
- 13.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 57042; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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