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Madison CUSD 12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 613 students in Madison CUSD 12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Madison CUSD 12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
613 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison CUSD 12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (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 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#863 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)57.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
91%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,455 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,824 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$29,455
$25,132
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,824
$24,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Madison CUSD 12 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Bernard Long Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Madison Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison CUSD 12 School District?
Madison CUSD 12 School District manages 4 public schools serving 613 students.
What is the rank of Madison CUSD 12 School District?
Madison CUSD 12 School District is ranked #841 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (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 Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison CUSD 12 School District?
91% of Madison CUSD 12 School District students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison CUSD 12 School District?
Madison CUSD 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Madison CUSD 12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,824 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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