Madison Traditional Academy

736 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Madison Traditional Academy (MTA), located in the Madison Elementary School District in Phoenix, is a highly regarded K–8 school known for its commitment to a structured, back-to-basics educational philosophy. Unlike conventional programs, MTA utilizes a "traditional" curriculum that emphasizes mastery of core subjects—reading, writing, and mathematics—through explicit instruction and consistent daily practice. The school environment is characterized by high academic expectations, clear behavioral standards, and a focus on developing self-discipline and citizenship in its students.

Beyond its rigorous academic framework, the school fosters a tight-knit community feel that encourages heavy parental involvement and active student participation. The school’s approach typically includes uniform requirements, regular homework expectations, and a structured classroom setting designed to minimize distractions and maximize learning time. By blending time-tested teaching methods with a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, Madison Traditional Academy aims to prepare students for long-term success in high school and beyond.

736

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madison Traditional Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	193
Black	27
Asian	28
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
431 (58.6 %)
Hispanic
193 (26.2 %)
Two or More
53 (7.2 %)
Asian
28 (3.8 %)
Black
27 (3.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Elementary District (4270)
Phone:	(602)745-4000
Website:	http://madisonaz.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 84