Serving 270 students in grades 6-8, Madison Middle School - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Madison, SD school district, encompassing approximately 251 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Middle School - 02's student population of 270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Middle School - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Middle School - 02 is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
14%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Middle School - 02's ranking?
Madison Middle School - 02 is ranked #434 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Madison Middle School - 02?
270 students attend Madison Middle School - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Madison Middle School - 02 students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Middle School - 02?
Madison Middle School - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Madison Middle School - 02 offer ?
Madison Middle School - 02 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Middle School - 02 part of?
Madison Middle School - 02 is part of Madison Central School District 39-2.
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