Serving 476 students in grades 3-5, Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
17%
47%
White
70%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School?
476 students attend Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School?
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School offer ?
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School part of?
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary School is part of Madison Co School District.
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