The top reported proficiency rate is 86% in Science. The lowest is 66% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Madison Richard Simis School
Madison Richard Simis School is a regular public elementary school in the Madison Elementary District, located in north-central Phoenix. It serves children from preschool through fourth grade, making it one of the larger elementary schools in its grade band within the area. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of Hispanic students and smaller groups of students who identify as two or more races, Asian, Black, or American Indian or Alaska Native. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, receiving special education services, or identified as English learners is not reported in the available records, so a parent who considers these factors important would want to ask the school directly.
The school’s academic performance, based on the most recent state assessments, is a clear strength. In both reading and math, proficiency rates in grades three and four sit well above the typical levels for elementary schools across Maricopa County. When measured across tested subjects and grades, the overall proficiency index places the school in the top quarter of all districts in the county—a reflection of consistently strong results. The most recent science assessment, from a prior year, also showed a high proficiency rate, though it is older data and parents may wish to confirm current science performance.
Because the school serves only early elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data is also absent from the available records. The school’s grade span means that state testing captures only grades three and four; results for younger students are not part of the public testing regime. The school environment and access section provided no information on discipline, course access, staffing ratios, or attendance patterns, so those details are not available here.
Phoenix, where the school is located, is a large, sprawling urban center that has experienced rapid population growth over many decades. The city’s economy is built around high-technology, manufacturing, tourism, and services, with Sky Harbor International Airport serving as a key transportation hub. The built environment is car-oriented, with wide roadways and a grid street pattern, consistent with the city’s geography and scale. Downtown Phoenix is the civic and commercial core, hosting the state capitol and major venues, but the school’s neighborhood is in a residential area north of downtown. The city operates numerous departments and offers cultural and recreational amenities such as Papago Park, the Phoenix Art Museum, and Chase Field.
The Madison Elementary District, to which Simis belongs, did not show any recent major changes in publicly reported information, so the district landscape appears stable. The school itself, however, stands out for its academic profile. A parent considering this school would find a sizable elementary building with a diverse but predominantly white enrollment and a demonstrated track record of strong test performance relative to other schools in the county. The absence of reported poverty, special education, and English learner data is a gap that a family may want to explore during a visit or by contacting the school office. For a family seeking an elementary option with solid proficiency outcomes in a large, growing city, this school fits that description.
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