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Madison Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 587 students

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Posted October 22, 2009

My daughters are now 19 and 24 yrs old. They both attended Madison. My son (who is 8) was in a diffent school system. We were so unhappy with his school that was in our district that we requested a transfer to Madison. The transfer was granted. We are so happy to be back, it is like going home. The administration is so wonderful! The environment is so positive. Way to go Madison!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

Madison is such a wonderful elementary school. Unlike other schools, Madison teachers and staff are deeply involved in the lives and success of their students, making the education process all the more memorable for former students, like myself. The diverse student population leads to a multitude of learning experiences, with different types of World events, and even celebrations of diversity and learning how to work with those who may 'seem' different from you. Such a fantastic school... I can't brag enough about them!!! Truly changed my life going there. :)


Posted January 31, 2009

Madison is a micro-cosm of our society. The kids have so many experiences there that prepare them for global citizenship. The faculty and staff are dedicated, warm and always working to improve. I am happy to be a Bulldog parent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2008

My child has been at Madison for 3 years now. We absolutely love the staff and I am still in contact with his teachers from his previous years. The staff is very caring and has done a great job at keeping in contact with us when it was needed. We love how diverse this school is also. We used to live near the school but now live on the other side of Norman and we have been driving him every day for over a year now, just because we love it so much! The school definitely has the childrens' best interest at heart.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 3, 2006

Madison is a great school. Our boys have attended there for over 5 years now and we love the teachers and staff. These people definitely have your kids best interest at heart.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2006

My daughter only spent one year at Madison (we moved), but her kindergarten year there was wonderful. The school provides a cheerful atmosphere conducive to joyful learning, there is great parental support, and her teacher (Jenny Giles) was an absolute gem.. I found all the teachers to be wonderfully dedicated, open to parents and deeply caring about the children. The student body is very international, which is what attracted us. I just wish they had some bilingual and/or heritage language programs, since there are students from so many language backgrounds.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2003

Mrs. Jones and staff have goals for the children of Madison. They take their job very seriously. They will challenge increase the growth of the child as a whole.
—Submitted by Kim Echols, a parent


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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 76% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

67 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2009.

60 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2009.

70 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

70 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 85% in 2008.

76 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
92%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 68% in 2008.

83 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
87%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students76%
Female73%
Male80%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
Black90%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female79%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female79%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female84%
Male93%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female84%
Male87%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 57%
Black 10% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 8% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 2%
Hispanic 5% 10%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 61%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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500 James
Norman, OK 73072
Phone: (405) 366-5910

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