Top Rankings
Madison Elementary District (4270) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,874 students in Madison Elementary District (4270) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Madison Elementary District (4270) School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
5,874 Students
1,124,009 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
50,048 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison Elementary District (4270) School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 607 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 631 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
24%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
39%
48%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
43%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,508 is higher than the state median of $11,421. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,256 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,508
$11,421
Spending / Student
$12,256
$11,323
Best Madison Elementary District (4270) School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Traditional Academy
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
925 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 745-4000
Grades: K-8
| 774 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Richard Simis School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7302 N 10th St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7300
Grades: PK-4
| 960 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7150 N 22nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 664-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 677 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Meadows School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W Ocotillo Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 664-7600
Phoenix, AZ 85013
(602) 664-7600
Grades: 5-8
| 813 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Camelview Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2002 E Campbell Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7200
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7200
Grades: PK-4
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Rose Lane School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1155 E Rose Ln
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7400
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7400
Grades: PK-4
| 719 students
Rank: #77.
Madison #1 Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5525 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7100
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 664-7100
Grades: 5-8
| 886 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Park School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1431 E. Campbell
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7500
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 664-7500
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison Elementary District (4270) School District?
Madison Elementary District (4270) School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,874 students.
What is the rank of Madison Elementary District (4270) School District?
Madison Elementary District (4270) School District is ranked #181 out of 607 school districts in Arizona (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Elementary District (4270) School District?
43% of Madison Elementary District (4270) School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Elementary District (4270) School District?
Madison Elementary District (4270) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Madison Elementary District (4270) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,256 is higher than the state median of $11,323. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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