Madison School District

60 West Main
Rexburg, ID 83440-1825
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,771 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 41% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
12 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
5,771 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Madison School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#107 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
41%
42%
47%
55%
39%
41%
88%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.43
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
73%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,800 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,941
$10,185
Spending / Student
$7,800
$9,364

Best Madison School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Grades: K-4
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Burton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 South 5th West Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Grades: K-4
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 University Boulevard
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Grades: 10-12
| 1,320 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
575 West 7th South
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Grades: 4-6
| 835 students
Rank: #66.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7133 South 2000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Grades: K-4
| 268 students
Rank: #77.
Hibbard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2413 N 3000 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Grades: K-4
| 286 students
Rank: #88.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 North 2nd East Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Grades: K-4
| 255 students
Rank: #99.
Madison Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
134 Madison Avenue
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Grades: 7-9
| 1,256 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
2413 North 3000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: K-6
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison School District?
Madison School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,771 students.
What is the rank of Madison School District?
Madison School District is ranked #106 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison School District?
87% of Madison School District students are White, 10% 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 20:1, 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 $7,800 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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