Madison Area Memorial High School (Closed 2023)

486 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, Madison Area Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
#386 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-29%
49%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

80-89%
84%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
1%
4%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
5%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

White
97%
85%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
3%
0.06

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

80-89%
87.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
40.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Area Memorial High School's ranking?
Madison Area Memorial High School is ranked #386 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Area Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Area Memorial High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Madison Area Memorial High School?
184 students attend Madison Area Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Madison Area Memorial High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Area Memorial High School?
Madison Area Memorial High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madison Area Memorial High School offer ?
Madison Area Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Area Memorial High School part of?
Madison Area Memorial High School is part of Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Administrative District 59.

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