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#1522 of 2,228 schools in WA

Madison Elementary

Elementary School · Spokane School District · Spokane, WA

A Spokane School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

319 W Nebraska Ave, Spokane, WA 99205

  • Math 34% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.2% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$18,334
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

Students at Madison Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,571/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Spokane), 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

$72,547

Median home value

$286,300

Median rent

$1,250/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lidgerwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.5 mi309Compare →
Willard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.7 mi397Compare →
Ridgeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–50.9 mi280Compare →
Linwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.1 mi488Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Spokane School District

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#38 of 57
District spending per student
$18,334NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison Elementary is listed in Spokane School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison Elementary

Madison Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, WA, part of Spokane School District, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,522 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison Elementary

What grades does Madison Elementary serve?

Madison Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Madison Elementary?

Madison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Elementary rank in WA?

Madison Elementary ranks #1,522 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Madison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

73.6% 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.5%
Area population (ZIP 99205)
43,340
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
36.9
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99205; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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