The top reported proficiency rate is 18% in Math. The lowest is 10% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Madison Es
Madison ES serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Norman, Oklahoma, as part of the Norman Public Schools district. It is a moderate-sized elementary school with a student body that is racially and ethnically diverse. White students make up the largest share, while sizable groups of Hispanic students and students who identify with two or more races are also enrolled, alongside smaller populations of Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian students. The school does not appear to operate as a charter or magnet, and its Title I status was not reported.
State testing data for the 2024-25 school year is available for math, English language arts, and science, but only for grades three through five, as is typical for Oklahoma’s assessment program. The results show a pattern of low student proficiency. In math, the share of students scoring at or above proficient was below the midpoint among districts in Cleveland County, placing Madison ES in the bottom quarter on a combined proficiency index. Across the tested grades, math proficiency rates ranged from roughly a tenth of students to about a fifth. In English language arts, the figures were similarly low in the grades where they could be reported; the third-grade result was suppressed, and fourth and fifth grade proficiency rates were modest. Science proficiency in fifth grade was also low. The state made changes to cut scores for math and English language arts assessments that took effect for this testing year, which means the results are not directly comparable to prior years. A parent may want to ask the school how it supports students in core academic areas given these outcomes.
Because Madison ES is an elementary school, it has no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing, and course access were not available. Information on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, students with disabilities, and English learners was also missing. These are significant gaps for families trying to understand the level of economic and learning support the school provides, and it would be reasonable to ask the school or district for this information directly.
The school sits within the Norman district, which recently made two lasting changes that families should know about. Norman Public Schools closed Lincoln and Reagan elementary schools after the 2022-23 school year, a restructuring driven by declining enrollment and budget pressures. At the same time, voters approved a substantial bond issue in 2023, the largest in district history, to fund facility upgrades, security improvements, and technology. These moves indicate a district working to adjust its footprint and invest in infrastructure, though the school closures may have shifted attendance zones and school choice patterns.
Norman itself is a city shaped by the presence of the University of Oklahoma, a major employer and cultural anchor, along with federal weather research institutions. It functions partly as a bedroom community to Oklahoma City, connected by an interstate. The city has grown steadily over decades, and its housing market reflects moderate values with modest appreciation. Homes in the area are priced near the middle of the national range, and rents have been rising. The area’s character is a mix of residential neighborhoods, a university campus, and commercial corridors, with a historic downtown and parks that have received national recognition. For families living in Norman, the school is situated within a community with a strong university influence and a range of civic amenities.
Overall, Madison ES offers a diverse elementary setting in a growing city with a major university and a district that is undergoing changes in school footprint and facilities investment. The academic proficiency data from the most recent testing year is low, and important contextual information about student economic circumstances and special programs is not reported in the available data. Families considering this school would benefit from visiting, speaking with staff about academic supports and enrichment, and confirming the current attendance boundaries and any impacts from recent school closures.
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