Summary:
The Madison School District in Connecticut contains one elementary school, Dr. Robert H. Brown Elementary School, serving grades PK–5 with 361 students in an affluent, well-resourced shoreline community.
Dr. Robert H. Brown Elementary School is an exceptional school by nearly every measure, earning a 5-star rating for three straight years and ranking 19th out of 491 Connecticut elementary schools in the 2025–2026 school year (96th percentile). In the most recent testing year, proficiency rates reached 82% in ELA, 85% in math, and 86% in science — roughly 30–33 percentage points above Connecticut state averages in every subject. The school also outperforms its already excellent district, which ranks 5th out of 153 Connecticut districts. Even in a slightly weaker year (2024–2025), scores stayed far above state averages, especially in ELA and science. Math has recently become a relative strength, jumping from a 76.8% average in 2024–2025 to 85.3% in 2025–2026.
Beyond academics, the school features a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 3.1%, compared to 16.4% statewide — a factor that supports strong learning. The student–teacher ratio is a favorable 11:1, and per-student spending is high at $21,922 (2018–2019). The free/reduced lunch rate is just 4.16%, reflecting a largely economically advantaged student population. While this means the school has significant resources and family support, its consistent top-5% statewide ranking and far-above-average test scores clearly indicate a high-quality educational environment. For parents considering this area, Dr. Robert H. Brown Elementary School offers strong academics, excellent attendance, and a well-supported learning community.
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