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Madison Academy

Charter | K-6 | 362 students

 

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Posted April 26, 2012

I am very pleased with Madison. The staff and the atmosphere makes this a school a place I want my children. The administration is working overtime to improve all areas of the school and each student is valued and important!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2012

Madison provides such a warm, caring and positive learning environment for students. The rapport between staff members and administration is wonderful! Madison Academy provides a safe environment for students to learn at their own level. I am truly thankful for such great co-workers, administration and students. I wouldn't choose to work anywhere else!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 24, 2012

The staff at Madison is truely awesome. The relationships between students, parents, administration is great. The students are the best part of the job. I am honored to be part of a great school
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 23, 2012

This is my second year teaching at Madison Academy and I am grateful for the wonderful staff and students that I work with daily. I enjoy the relationships that I have been able to form over the last couple of years with students, parents, administration and teachers. It is wonderful knowing that we work as a team at to create the best educational plan for each student.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 23, 2012

Madison has come such a long way in the recent past. Students are being taught at their own individual levels by a staff that truly cares. I am grateful to have such amazing coworkers! Madison students are able to participate in extracurricular activities and community service projects that truly show Madison's commitment to making a difference.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 11, 2012

My children seem to like their teachers and they do fairly well at school. I must agree with another reviewer though, they have lots of plans and very little follow through. They don't enforce their own rules and timely communication is a joke. They need some major organization. They haven't been around for very long and it shows. There are just too many last minute calendar changes. If a child needs an item for a classroom project, we should get more than 1 or 2 days notice. In about 10 years, once they get all the kinks worked out, I could see Madison being a great school, until then, they are still in the growing and learning process.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2011

New Principal coming in 2011- 2012 is even messier!! Full of promises and a "0" on delivery.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2010

I found this school to have a freindly office staff and the teachers are wonderful. However, they are extremely unorganized. Many tasks are started but never completed. They talk about all the wonderful plans they have, but after having my children there for two years, they still have no electives, no advanced classes, no choir, NO LIBRARY!! The cheerleading they talked about never really happened. They did have an actual Drama class at the middle/high school level this past year...but never had a school play. My children and I were constantly disappointed by things they "planned" but never actually happened. So much time is spent on discipline and students with learning disabilities that the high achievers are rarely recognized..let alone challenged. Madison has potential if they can only get their act together...unfortunately I don't think my kids can wait .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2009

Great teachers & staff!!! I feel very fortunate that my son is able to attend Madison.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2009

I think Madison has the most amazing staff and they are caring to each student and they look at every avenue to ensure that all students receive the most out of their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

My husband & I chose Madison Academy for our children because it is a learning community of which we feel that our children are safe in. The staff is caring & they give the children a fun & exciting atmosphere for learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

We have the best teachers/para-pros/office staff in Genesee county and the students are very respectful.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 5, 2009

Madison Academy is wonderful. They have a very organized fashion of their curriculum that I admire for my Kindergardner & 7th grader that teaches them self discipline when it comes to their academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

Madison Academy has been a blessing for my son. He loves his teacher and this school is so family driven that it makes me proud to know that my son is a Madison Academy Eagle!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

It has all day kindergarten, gym has not been kicked to the curb as some Flint schools have done. Smaller classrooms size.


Posted October 5, 2009

The staff really cares about my children and their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

We have small classroom sizes, more one-on-one with students, and teachers who genuinely care and want to make a difference with each student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

Because I know that they want the best for my grandchildren. They work with the parents to keep them aware of what is going on with their children. They make the parents aware of what is being taught to the students. What books they will be reading and any videos.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

The staff genuinely cares about the kids. I have experienced friendly and helpful office staff as well as teachers and Mr. Maury has gone out of his way to help my son. A++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

I really like the smallness and the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
27%

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
55%

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

40 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
33%

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

39 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
62%

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

40 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

37 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
35%

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

36 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
58%

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

37 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
5%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
20%

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
52%

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
82%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 70%
Black 23% 19%
Two or more races 10% 2%
Hispanic 6% 6%
Asian 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

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Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Brett Heflin
Fax number
  • (810) 655-2931

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1291 East Maple Ave
Burton, MI 48529
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