The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Science. The lowest is 69% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Madison Heights Elementary School
Madison Heights Elementary School is a regular public school in north-central Phoenix, serving children from preschool through fourth grade as part of the Madison Elementary District. It operates within a large, fast-growing urban center defined by a car-oriented grid and a diverse economy built on high-technology, manufacturing, tourism, and services. The school sits in a residential area of the city, about halfway between downtown Phoenix and the northern suburbs.
Academically, this school stands out. On the state assessments administered in the most recent school year, Madison Heights students posted strong proficiency rates in both math and reading across grades three and four. Fourth-grade reading results were notably high, and math performance was solid in both tested grades. A science assessment from several years ago, measured before the pandemic, also showed a high rate of proficiency. Because the school serves only through fourth grade, there is no graduation rate to report, which is expected for this grade band. When compared with other schools across Maricopa County, Madison Heights lands in the top quarter for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades—a clear strength.
The student body is sizable for a primary school and reflects the diversity of its Phoenix neighborhood. Families of Hispanic background make up the largest share, followed by a substantial number of White students, a noticeable contingent identifying as two or more races, and smaller groups of Black, Asian, and Native American students. The school does not report data on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, nor does it provide counts of students with disabilities or English learners. A parent considering this school may want to ask the school directly about the share of students receiving these supports and how the school serves them. The absence of this information in the public data is not unusual for schools in Arizona, but it is a gap worth noting.
Housing in the area around the school is moderately expensive. Home values are above national averages, comparable with much of the Phoenix metro, and have softened slightly over the past year. Rents are also above typical national levels, though still lower than local mortgage payments for a median-priced home. For families moving into the attendance zone, this means housing costs are a significant factor, typical of a growing Sun Belt city.
The district itself has had no publicly reported recent changes or strategic initiatives that would alter a family’s sense of the school’s stability. The surrounding Phoenix context includes major employers in aerospace, electronics, and services, ample cultural amenities such as the Phoenix Art Museum and Papago Park, and continued population growth. The school’s immediate neighborhood is a mix of postwar housing and newer infill development, served by the city’s wide street grid.
Other data that might inform a fuller picture—discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, teacher staffing ratios, and specific enrichment programs—are not available in the records for this school. The school’s website may carry more detail, and a visit or call could fill in the rest.
Madison Heights offers a high-performing academic environment for the early grades, within a large urban district and a growing city. Families who value strong test results and a diverse student body will find this school a good fit, especially if they can clarify the support structures for different learners through direct inquiry. The evidence shows a school that is delivering solid results in its core mission.
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