Madison Station Elementary School

459 Reunion Parkway

School District

Madison Co School Dist
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 13, 2019

We LOVE Madison Station. You can tell that the teachers love the students even if they are not in their specific class! We had a great first year with my daughter starting Kindergarten, and we’re looking forward to an amazing 1st Grade year as well!
Submitted by parent on December 27, 2016

Pros-When I transferred my oldest son to MSE one month into the school year (2015), the office staff made sure the transition was seemless for my child and I. They listened to my concerns specific to my child and did everything they could to accommodate.-All of the teachers my children have so far have done a great job. They teach the kids several ways to solve a problem. My kids have been allowed to work through problems anyway they want as long as they can explain the process. This is not a one size fits all school.-The school is very vocal about getting and keeping parents involved.Cons-The school is becoming overcrowded. There are 25 kids my sons kindergarten class this year.-The school does spend a lot of money on the grounds, on holiday decoration, etc. It does seem excessive during points of the year. It would be nice to see some of that money spent on the lower performing schools in the district.OverallIf not for the issue of overcrowding, I would have given the school 5 stars. MSE tests well because they are committed to helping the students succeed. It all starts with a great administration hiring good teachers. I am confident my children are getting a great education.
Submitted by parent on August 06, 2016

First I want to say, this school is a GREAT school! We had a little bit of a rough first grade year, I believe it was because we had a very young teacher. She had only been teaching school for 2 years and this was her first year at station. Some of the children and her just didn't see eye to eye. I do believe she came from a school that the children maybe acted out, then she came to station and was still in that mindset maybe. Overall it's a great school, with a great principal and great teachers. The teachers with more experience I think are a better fit for station, BUT before some of you all have a fit, this is my opinion and I am entitled to it and it's also from my experience at station. Maybe this teacher will get better with time, but she made our first year at station kinda rough. (And no, my child never got in "trouble", and I always taught my child they better go in with a wonderful attitude, even tho hers was not wonderful most of the time).
Submitted by parent on May 19, 2014

I have 2 sons (Connor and Austin) in this school, eat lunch with them on a regular basis, and I'm very pleased with what I see going on at MSE. Friendly staff, hassel-free visits, and hard-working, dedicated teachers. My only concern is how MSE and Madison Co. will handle this Common Core stuff. I DO NOT want my kids involved in any way. Besides that, no issues with teachers and staff what so ever. Keep up the great work!!
Submitted by parent on May 16, 2014

School spends more effort and money on their lake, outdoor classroom, tennis courts, and grounds than they do on the kids and their education. The school, board , and PTO work hard to make the school's appearance be outstanding in hopes that it hides the facts that the education it provides is average at best and that their State assessment ranking has been dropping.
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2011

Madison Station is a fantastic elementary school!! While it ranks in the very top tier on state test scores and academics are excellent, other measures of quality also are met and exceeded. The arts integration is phenomenal and physical education teachers are the best you could imagine. They are very creative and encouraging of every child, no matter their natural abilities. Community service is emphasized and core human values are taught by school counselors, who provide character education to all students during the year. The music program goes above and beyond what most parents might expect, and is provided to all students, not just as an elective. The music teachers incorporate the curriculum for each grade into the musical programs they prepare and present to parents. They don't attempt to develop individual "start" performers, but instead encourage and build the skills of every child. My child's experience at Madison Station has been wonderful - we are already sad about leaving it behind when she finishes 5th grade this year.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2011

Having now moved away from Madison and Madison Station Elementary, I am accutely aware of what a jewel Madison Station really is! I was always impressed with the administration, faculty and staff but it is even more apparant now that we have moved to another state where the "No child left behind" law is taken to the extreme. My children are in the "best" public schools in the area and it, in no way, compares to the education and attention they received while at MSE. Here, they are taught to the test - CRCT. Thank goodness the foundation for their learning started at a quality school like MSE. Both of my children are given busywork if they finish work early or the teachers have post-poned scheduled test because a few students weren't ready. Pitiful. Parental involvment is key for any school to succeed. MSE has more than enough support from parents. For the parent that commented in January 2009, you may want to take a closer look at your own children before accusing the school or not living up to your non-traditional teaching methods.
Submitted by parent on April 05, 2011

As much as I like the majority of teachers and staff of MSE, I do NOT feel that children recieve enough personalized attention from the teachers. I believe many children ARE left behind, because of the large classroom sizes (teacher/student ratio). I have subbed at the school in the past, and it has made me even more aware of how difficult it must be for MSE students to reach their full potential.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2011

We have been so pleased with Madison Station! It is an incredible academic, artistic, nurturing school. We feel blessed to live in this school district!