The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Science. The lowest is 83% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Madison Avenue Upper Elementary
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary serves grades three through five in Madison, Mississippi, a residential suburb of Jackson. The school sits within the Madison County School District. Madison is a car-dependent community that the city itself describes as a suburban hometown with a small-town atmosphere. Interstate 55 passes through the city, and the Natchez Trace Parkway runs along its eastern border, providing a scenic recreational corridor. The city has grown steadily over recent decades, with expansion primarily to the west, though publicly reported Census estimates suggest growth has plateaued in the last few years. Parks such as Strawberry Patch Park, Liberty Park, and Simmons Arboretum serve as civic anchors, and Madison is a certified retirement community that draws families and retirees alike.
The school's academic results on Mississippi's MAAP assessment are strong across all tested grades and subjects. Third-grade proficiency stands out as particularly high in both math and English language arts, with the large majority of third graders reaching proficiency. Fourth- and fifth-grade results dip modestly from those third-grade peaks but remain well above what many schools post, with roughly four out of five students proficient in math and English language arts at both grade levels. Fifth-grade science proficiency is also strong. These are the kinds of results that suggest consistent instruction across the upper elementary band and a student body arriving well prepared from earlier grades.
Enrollment is moderate for a three-grade upper elementary, with balanced grade-level cohorts. The student body is predominantly white, with Black students forming the next largest group, followed by smaller Asian and Hispanic populations. A small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, well below what many public schools in Mississippi report, which reflects the relative affluence of the surrounding community. The school does not report IEP or English Learner figures, so those population sizes are not available here.
Housing in the school's zip code sits well above the Mississippi state benchmark and somewhat above the national benchmark as well. Home values have risen modestly year over year, and rents have climbed at a slightly faster clip. The price-to-income ratio is moderate, and estimated monthly mortgage costs run higher than estimated rents, which is typical of higher-cost suburban markets. For families considering a move into the attendance zone, the housing market reflects Madison's suburban character and its appeal as a residential destination near Jackson.
Several data categories that parents sometimes look for were not available. The school does not report participation rates for state assessments. Multi-year trend data was not provided, so it is not possible to say whether these proficiency levels are improving, declining, or holding steady over time. No civil-rights data on discipline or course access was included. Staffing figures, attendance data, and program offerings such as gifted services, arts, or extracurricular activities were not in the available data. Title I status was not reported. The district brief did not surface any parent-relevant changes such as bond issues, rezoning, or curriculum shifts in recent years. A parent weighing these areas may want to ask the school directly for current details.
Madison Avenue Upper Elementary presents as a well-resourced suburban school with consistently strong academic outcomes across its three grade levels. The community is stable and primarily residential, with housing costs that reflect its desirability within the Jackson metropolitan area. For families whose children are entering third through fifth grade and who prioritize strong proficiency outcomes in a suburban setting, this school's results speak clearly. The gaps in available data are worth noting but do not contradict the academic picture the assessment results paint.
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