With newly constructed buildings and a refreshed campus in the North Central Corridor of Phoenix, Madison Richard C. Simis Elementary School welcomes students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade into an educational environment focused on the future, with state-of-the-art classrooms, a new gym, and gorgeous green spaces.
As an International Baccalaureate World School within Madison School District, Madison Richard Simis excels in academics and often ranks in the top 15% of elementary schools in Arizona with test scores in reading and math well above the district and state averages. Here, teachers write and adapt the curriculum with the IB teaching philosophy, which centers education around collaboration, problem-solving, and inquiry—so questions are encouraged and explored by all students.
All grades can also participate in the Odyssey of the Mind program, which is an international educational program providing opportunities for students to problem-solve and present solutions through creative presentations in competitions comprising thousands of teams across America and in other countries.
Among notable services, the school offers before- and after-school care programs, school break and summer camps, and a Native American program. Madison Richard Simis School truly offers something for everyone, giving students an opportunity to thrive both academically and socially.
Madison Richard Simis School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-4
7302 N 10th St,
Phoenix, AZ
Madison Elementary School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Joyce Flowers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
70%
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Math Proficiency
64%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
45
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Full Time Teachers
45
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Teachers in First or Second Year
14.1%
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GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
15%
State Average
44%
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.3%
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Male
49.7%
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White
62.9%
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Female
50.3%
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Male
49.7%
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Hispanic
22.8%
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Economically disadvantaged
18%
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Two or more races
9.1%
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Black
2.7%
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Limited English proficient
1.1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/28/2023
I have nothing bad to say about this school. My daughter is on her 6th school in the valley (private, public and charter) and Simis blows them all out of the water. I'm always impressed by the level of care and understanding. My children actually learned and were supported in all of their needs.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/14/2026
If you want your child to be more than just a number, don’t send them to Madison simis. Too many kids, not enough staff. I send my child here because this is our home school, I’m looking for other options for next school year currently.
8/8/2023
My children loved this school. They still talk about how great their experience was when they went here. From school lunches to individualized help, this school was amazing. The campus is also beautiful with so much natural light.
9/6/2022
This year i am working on obtaining an IEP for my son and with the new teacher , she is very much involved. The teachers there are great . My son is on 2nd grade and loves his teacher . If there was any issue I reached out to the teacher and it was handled . I'm glad the teachers use class dojo now...
9/12/2021
Overall we feel that Simis is a great school, and I had 2 kids go through it. I would highly recommend it given the overall education situation in AZ. There are some drawbacks however. It is a very large elementary school and its easy to get lost in the shuffle. If your kid has different learning ab...
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Madison Richard Simis School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Phoenix, AZ and is served by the Madison Elementary School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 844 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Madison Richard Simis School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $858,126. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sunnyslope High School, West-Mec - Sunnyslope High School, PXU City, and more. Learn more about what Phoenix has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Madison Richard Simis School.