The top reported proficiency rate is 87% in English language arts. The lowest is 82% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Madison Station Elementary School
Madison Station Elementary sits in the heart of a growing suburban community just north of Jackson. Madison calls itself "The Brick City," and the town has built its identity around being a residential suburb with a small-town feel. Interstate 55 connects it to the capital, and the Natchez Trace Parkway runs along its eastern edge, giving families access to a scenic recreational corridor. The city has expanded westward over the years through annexation, and while its population growth has leveled off recently, it remains a sought-after address in the Jackson metro area. Housing here sits well above the state benchmark and somewhat above the national one, reflecting the area's relative affluence. Renting costs less per month than carrying a mortgage at current rates, but most residents own their homes. The built environment is car-dependent suburban subdivisions and highway-oriented commercial strips rather than walkable street grids. Strawberry Patch Park, Liberty Park, and Simmons Arboretum give families green space, and the city is a certified retirement community, which shapes its civic priorities.
The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade and is part of the Madison County School District. Its enrollment is large for an elementary school, spread fairly evenly across the grade levels. The student body is predominantly white, with Black and Asian students making up the next largest groups. A very small share of students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which places this school among the more economically advantaged elementary settings in the state. Data on English learners and students receiving special education services was not reported, so those population sizes are not available here.
Academic results are a clear strength. On the most recent state assessments, the large majority of third graders reached proficiency in both math and English language arts. Fourth grade was even stronger, with nearly all tested students proficient in math and a similarly high share in English. Fifth grade English proficiency was the highest of any grade and subject combination at the school, and fifth grade science proficiency was also strong, though math proficiency dipped somewhat in fifth grade relative to fourth. Across all tested grades and subjects, the school's proficiency rates are high by any standard. Participation rate data was not available, and the state did not report trend comparisons for this year, so it is not possible to say from the data whether these results represent an improvement or a steady pattern.
What the data does not tell us is also worth naming. There is no information on staffing ratios, discipline incidents, course access, or attendance patterns for this school. No magnet or Title I status was reported. The district brief turned up no parent-relevant changes such as bond issues, rezoning, or curriculum shifts in recent years, which means families considering this school will want to ask the district directly about any upcoming transitions. No neighbor comparison set was available to position this school against nearby elementary schools in the county.
For a family weighing this school, the picture from the available data is fairly straightforward. Madison Station Elementary is a well-resourced, high-performing elementary school in an affluent suburb where most families own their homes and the community has invested in parks and recreational infrastructure. The academic results across math, English, and science are consistently strong. The student body is diverse in racial composition but economically advantaged compared with most Mississippi elementary schools. Parents looking for a school with strong test outcomes in a stable, growing suburban setting will find that here. Those who want to understand special education services, English learner support, or discipline practices should ask the school directly, because the publicly reported data does not cover those areas.
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