What Madison School Dist Madison does

Madison Elementary School District #38 is a public K-8 school district headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, serving approximately 5,500 students across 8 schools and employing over 1,000 staff, including teachers, administrators, and support personnel. Founded in 1890, the district operates as a governmental entity funded through state appropriations, local property taxes, and federal program dollars; its capital financing position is supported by a Moody's Aaa bond rating that signals sustained strong fiscal performance. Governance is vested in a 5-member elected Governing Board, with executive leadership provided by Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Guerin. As a public K-8 district, it operates within defined attendance boundaries and is accountable to Arizona Department of Education oversight rather than competing in an open market.

The district operates six signature academic programs that function as differentiated enrollment pathways: International Baccalaureate (IB), STEAM, Spanish Immersion, Gifted/REACH, Traditional Academy, and Visual & Performing Arts. These programs coexist with standard curriculum offerings and are structured to retain families within district boundaries by providing alternatives typically associated with charter or private schools. The underlying technology stack includes the ParentSquare communications platform for parent engagement and PowerSchool for student information management. Recent capital investment includes a rebuild of the Rose Lane campus, and institutional quality is maintained through Cognia reaccreditation, an external validation cycle distinct from state-level compliance.

Revenue mechanics follow the standard K-8 public education funding model. Per-pupil allocations from the Arizona Department of Education constitute the primary funding base, supplemented by voter-approved budget overrides, federal Title funds, and ancillary fees from preschool, before/after care, and facility rentals. The district's Aaa credit rating enables low-cost capital access for ongoing facility investment, though enrollment stability rather than aggressive growth functions as the primary revenue driver. Because the entity is governmental and revenue is not commercially disclosed, financial scale must be inferred from enrollment and per-pupil benchmarks rather than reported top-line figures.

Name

Madison School Dist Madison

Legal name

Madison Elementary School District #38

Website

https://madisonaz.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public K-8 school district in Phoenix, Arizona, serving approximately 5,500 students across 8 schools with six signature academic programs (IB, STEAM, Spanish Immersion, Gifted/REACH, Traditional Academy, Visual & Performing Arts) under an Aaa-rated fiscal structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Elementary school district
• Specialized academic programs
• Gifted education services
• School meal programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix, AZ

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. State Funding: Arizona state funding allocated to school districts through a formula based on factors including student enrollment, student needs (English language learners, students with disabilities), and other district characteristics.
2. Local Property Taxes: Local funding primarily from property taxes collected within the school district boundaries.
3. Federal Funding: Federal funding allocated to support specific programs and initiatives such as Title I funding for schools with high proportions of students from low-income families.
4. Voter-Approved Bonds & Overrides: Bonds provide funding for capital items (renovations, security enhancements, equipment, technology, buses) repaid through property taxes. Overrides provide additional operational funding for salaries, curriculum, and support.
5. Grants: The district applies for and receives various grants to support specific programs and initiatives including APS Supply My Class grants, Sprouts grants, Fiesta Bowl grants, USDA grants, and STEM grants.
6. Madison Education Foundation Donations: The Madison Education Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3), receives donations to support innovative classroom projects and enrichment opportunities beyond the traditional curriculum.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Madison Elementary School District #38 is a public K-8 school district in Phoenix, Arizona, serving nearly 5,500 students across eight schools. The district delivers whole-child public education through six differentiated Signature Programs (Gifted/REACH, International Baccalaureate, Spanish Immersion, STEAM, Traditional Academy, and Visual & Performing Arts), supported by preschool, before/after school care (MAC), food and nutrition services, and athletics/activities.

Product overview

Madison Elementary School District #38 is an Arizona public school district serving nearly 5,500 students from preschool to eighth grade across eight schools. The district offers a unified portfolio of Signature Programs allowing families to choose educational approaches: Gifted Programs & REACH (including profoundly gifted track), International Baccalaureate Programme (PYP and MYP), Spanish Immersion (50/50 dual language), STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), Traditional Academy (K-8 accelerated), and Visual & Performing Arts. Supporting services include preschool, before/after school care (MAC program), athletics, community education, and food & nutrition services. The district also operates the Madison Center for the Arts as a dedicated arts facility. All programs operate within Cognia-accredited systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REACH Program: Rigorous, Enriched, Accelerated Curriculum for the Highly Gifted - an all-day differentiated learning experience for profoundly gifted students in grades 1-8, located at Madison Heights Elementary (grades 1-4) and Madison Park Middle School (grades 5-8).
• Madison Center for the Arts
• MAC Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Students scored 11% higher in science, 12% higher in math, and 15% higher in English language arts proficiency compared to state averages on Spring 2025 state assessments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Madison Highland PrepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Madison School District and Madison Highland Prep (MHP) charter high school entered into a partnership in 2013 to offer a STEM College Preparatory High School on the campus of Madison Park Middle School. This partnership provides continuity for students to continue their education through high school within the Madison ecosystem.
• Diamondbacks FoundationminorOthersPartnered with Diamondbacks Foundation for the Ketel Marte Field dedication at Madison Simis Elementary School. The Diamondbacks Foundation contributed to the new athletic field project.
• Arizona Public Service (APS)minorOthersAPS partnered with the district for the Ketel Marte Field project and provides Supply My Class grants to teachers across the district for classroom materials and supplies.
• RAMMSminorOthersRAMMS partnered with the district for the Ketel Marte Field dedication at Madison Simis Elementary School, contributing to the community athletic facility.
• Arizona Food Bank NetworkminorOthersPartnered with Arizona Food Bank Network during Governor Hobbs' visit to Madison Park Middle School to highlight free meal programs for families.
• McCarthy Building CompaniesminorOthersMcCarthy Building Companies is the construction partner for the Madison Rose Lane Elementary rebuild project, a 2023 voter-approved bond-funded initiative to transform the campus.
• Grace Design StudiosminorOthersGrace Design Studios designed the new Madison Rose Lane Elementary campus rebuild, creating the architectural vision for the state-of-the-art facility focused on visual and performing arts.
• SproutsminorOthersSprouts provided an $8,450 grant to Madison Simis Elementary School for the DIGGS Gardening Program.
• Fiesta BowlminorOthersFiesta Bowl provided a 'Wishes for Teachers' grant to Melissa Mersch at Madison Rose Lane Elementary School.
• CogniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadison has been a Cognia Accredited institution for over 15 years and is currently undergoing reaccreditation through January 2025. Cognia provides accreditation and certification evaluating quality and effectiveness of educational programs and practices.
• Madison Education FoundationcoreOthersThe Madison Education Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to enriching educational experience for Madison students by supporting innovative, hands-on learning opportunities in music and the arts. They award grants to teachers and support district initiatives.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMadison is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). IB develops inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people through intercultural understanding and respect.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Great Hearts Academies: Multi-state charter network with strong Phoenix-metro presence competing for families seeking classical, college-preparatory K-12 education. Overlaps with Madison Traditional Academy's value proposition and pulls from the same parent segment.
• Mesa Unified School District: One of the largest K-12 districts in Arizona and a broad incumbent in the Phoenix metro. Less programmatically differentiated than Madison but offers overlapping curriculum options at substantially greater scale.
• BASIS Charter Schools: Top-ranked Arizona charter network that competes directly with Madison's IB, STEAM, and gifted tracks for high-achieving Phoenix-metro families. A key competitive threat for open-enrollment share, particularly among STEM-oriented parents.

Direct peers

• Cave Creek Unified School District: Suburban Phoenix K-8 district of similar enrollment size with a programmatic differentiation approach. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and reliance on local property tax funding.
• Scottsdale Unified School District: Adjacent Phoenix-metro K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale and family demographics. Competes directly with Madison for open-enrollment students and signature program differentiation in the same catchment area.
• Tempe Elementary School District: K-8 only public school district serving the Tempe/Phoenix metro with a comparable scale and programmatic offering. The closest structural analog to Madison because it terminates at 8th grade and competes for the same metro-area open-enrollment families.
• Washington Elementary School District: Phoenix-metro K-8 district operating in overlapping geography with comparable per-pupil funding dynamics. Direct competitor for open-enrollment students and community reputation-driven enrollment.
• Chandler Unified School District: Larger Phoenix-metro K-12 district with strong academic outcomes and signature programming. Comparable governance model and competes for the same middle-class family demographic in the East Valley corridor.
• Paradise Valley Unified School District: Large Phoenix-metro K-12 district with similar demographic profile and established signature programs. Operates in overlapping geographic territory and competes for the same middle-class family segment.
• Glendale Elementary School District: Phoenix-metro K-8 public district with similar urban-suburban enrollment dynamics and funding profile. Competes for working-family segments reliant on before/after-school programming similar to Madison's MAC offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Subsidiaries8 records

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