The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in Social studies. The lowest is 41% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in Warsaw, Indiana, as part of the Warsaw Community Schools district. It is a regular public school, and its enrollment places it at a size that is manageable for a school at this grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic population and smaller shares of Asian, Black, and multiracial students, giving the school a modest degree of diversity that reflects the broader community’s demographic patterns. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which tells a parent that the school serves a mixed-income population where economic need is present but not universal.
Academically, Madison Elementary’s state assessment results on the ILEARN show a mixed picture. In math, a majority of students scored at or above the proficient level, a result that positions the school well compared to other schools in Kosciusko County. In English language arts, proficiency rates are lower, with roughly half of students meeting the bar, while in science the share of proficient students is lower still. Social studies, tested only in fifth grade, shows a slightly higher proficiency rate than the other subjects. A parent looking at these results should note that the school performs at a level that is notably above the median for districts across the county, based on an overall proficiency index that averages the tested subjects and grades. That is a genuine strength in this local context. Still, the variation across subjects means a family may want to ask the school how it supports students whose reading and science skills lag behind their math performance, particularly since the middle grades are a critical time for building foundational knowledge before secondary school.
The school’s locale is Warsaw, a small city that functions as the commercial and industrial hub of the region. It is known as the “Orthopedic Capital of the World,” home to major medical device manufacturers that anchor a stable, working-city economy. The presence of lakes such as Center Lake, Pike Lake, and Winona Lake shapes the town’s geography and offers recreation, while a traditional downtown centered on Market Street provides a civic core. Families moving to the area will find a housing market where home values sit somewhat above the state median and rents are moderate relative to income, making it a plausible option for families in the middle of the income spectrum. The city’s growth has been steady, driven by its industrial base, and the school district appears to have been in a typical operating pattern, with no major recent parent-relevant changes publicly reported.
Because Madison Elementary does not serve grades beyond sixth, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on special populations such as students with disabilities and English learners were not available. A parent who needs to understand how the school serves those groups may want to ask the school directly. The school’s overall academic standing, with a strong comparative position in the county, is the central data point for a family weighing this school. It is not a top-performing school in an absolute sense across every subject, but within Kosciusko County it distinguishes itself. That combination of solid but uneven proficiency, a working-city setting with a stable economy, and a student body that is economically diverse gives a parent a clear sense of what they are choosing: a school that is performing well for its region, with room for growth in reading and science, in a community that values its industrial roots and lakeside setting.
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