Top Rankings
Madison School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,720 students in Madison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Madison School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
12 Schools
801 Schools
# Students
5,720 Students
315,433 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
17,503 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Graduation Rate
91%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.4%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
85%
72%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,194. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,870 is less than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,029
$10,194
Spending / Student
$7,870
$9,371
Best Madison School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Gr: PK-4 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 South 5th West Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Gr: K-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 University Boulevard
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Gr: 10-12 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7133 South 2000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 West 7th South
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Gr: 4-6 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2413 N 3000 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Gr: K-4 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 North 2nd East Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Gr: K-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Madison Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
134 Madison Avenue
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Gr: 7-9 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
2413 North 3000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Gr: PK-K | 97 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Gr: 4-6 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison School District?
Madison School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,720 students.
What is the rank of Madison School District?
Madison School District is ranked #110 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison School District?
85% of Madison School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison School District?
Madison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Madison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,870 is less than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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