Madison Metropolitan School District

545 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703-1967
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Madison Metropolitan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 54 public schools serving 25,497 students in Madison Metropolitan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Madison Metropolitan School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
54 Schools
2,248 Schools
# Students
25,497 Students
828,174 Students
# Teachers
2,053 Teachers
59,890 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Madison Metropolitan School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 439 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WI)
#230 out of 443 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Madison Metropolitan   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison Metropolitan   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
39%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison Metropolitan   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Madison Metropolitan   School District and public school graduation rate of WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.51
# American Indian Students
55 Students
9,547 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,008 Students
34,227 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
5,923 Students
108,741 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
13%
# Black Students
4,703 Students
71,409 Students
% Black Students
19%
9%
# White Students
10,406 Students
563,072 Students
% White Students
41%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
630 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,391 Students
40,760 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,466
51,141
# Students in K Grade:
1,826
54,443
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,836
54,682
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,880
55,361
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,779
55,782
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,730
56,342
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,784
56,976
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,719
58,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,818
60,698
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,728
61,972
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,902
67,643
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,827
64,086
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,958
64,078
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,244
66,785
# Ungraded Students:
-
100

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,527 is higher than the state median of $16,747. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,765 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$498 MM
$13,869 MM
This chart display total revenue of Madison Metropolitan   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$453 MM
$13,846 MM
This chart display total spending of Madison Metropolitan   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,527
$16,747
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Madison Metropolitan   School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,765
$16,719
This chart display average spending per public school student in Madison Metropolitan   School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in WI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Madison Metropolitan School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Randall Elementary School
Math: 70% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1802 Regent St
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 204-3300
Grades: 3-5
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Van Hise Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4747 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4800
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Middle School
Math: 64% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4801 Waukesha St
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 688 students
Rank: #55.
Lowell Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Maple Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
West High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Ash St
Madison, WI 53726
(608) 204-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,175 students
Rank: #77.
Marquette Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 Jenifer St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-3220
Grades: 3-5
| 162 students
Rank: #88.
Crestwood Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5930 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Nuestro Mundo
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
902 Nichols Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1076
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Shabazz-city High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 N Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1111.
Emerson Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2421 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1212.
Memorial High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-5990
Grades: 9-12
| 2,078 students
Rank: #1313.
Stephens Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 S Rosa Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1414.
Innovative & Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4220
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1515.
Metro School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 W Doty St, 7e
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 663-1634
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
Rank: #1616.
O'keeffe Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 S Thornton Ave
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6820
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Rank: #1717.
Huegel Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2601 Prairie Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1818.
Badger Rock Middle School
Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 E Badger Rd
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 442-1335
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Elvehjem Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5106 Academy Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Muir Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6602 Inner Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 663-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Olson Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 Redan Dr
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 442-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
East High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2222 E Washington Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,722 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Spring Harbor Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1110 Spring Harbor Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Thoreau Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3870 Nakoma Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #2525.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3502 Maple Grove Dr
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 442-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #2626.
Orchard Ridge Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5602 Russett Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #2727.
Cherokee Heights Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Cherokee Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 620 students
Rank: #2828.
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Tompkins Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #2929.
Toki Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5606 Russett Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #3030.
Jefferson Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53717
(608) 663-6403
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Gompers Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1502 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Kennedy Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
221 Meadowlark Dr
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-3420
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
909 Sequoia Trl
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6323 Woodington Way
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #3535.
Lafollette High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
702 Pflaum Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,532 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison Metropolitan School District?
Madison Metropolitan School District manages 54 public schools serving 25,497 students.
What is the rank of Madison Metropolitan School District?
Madison Metropolitan School District is ranked #227 out of 439 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Metropolitan School District?
41% of Madison Metropolitan School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Metropolitan School District?
Madison Metropolitan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Madison Metropolitan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,765 is higher than the state median of $16,719. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 54 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 25,497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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