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#760 of 2,105 schools in WI

Top 36% in state

Madison Elementary

Elementary School · Stevens Point Area Public School District · Stevens Point, WI

A Stevens Point Area Public School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

600 Maria Dr, Stevens Point, WI 54481

  • Math 58% vs WI 53% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs WI 51% (2025)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.7% (2025 FORWARD)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.3% (2025 FORWARD)
Math vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 FORWARD, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 FORWARD)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$13,976
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Madison Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 FORWARD proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.

Math Proficiency58%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
53%(2025 FORWARD)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 FORWARD)
School
State
51%(2025 FORWARD)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
36%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.1%

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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated791/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stevens Point), 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

$57,234

Median home value

$191,700

Median rent

$853/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

55.8%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54481; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pacelli Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4PK–120.5 mi553Compare →
St Stephen Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4K–41.0 mi167Compare →
Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.1 mi8Compare →
St Stephen SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8K–41.1 mi167Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Stevens Point Area Public School District

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#3 of 16
District spending per student
$13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison Elementary is listed in Stevens Point Area Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison Elementary

Madison Elementary is a public elementary school in Stevens Point, WI, part of Stevens Point Area Public School District, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #760 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% 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 6th.

How many students attend Madison Elementary?

Madison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 11.3:1. 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 WI?

Madison Elementary ranks #760 of 2,105 schools in WI.

What is Madison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% 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?

53.1% 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 – 6th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Portage County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
Area population (ZIP 54481)
27,878
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
30.3
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 54481; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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