Serving 1,158 students in grades 6-8, Madison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Middle serves the southwest part of Vista, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 11.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Middle School's student population of 1,158 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,158 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 31-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5061 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 31-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
65%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
23%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Middle School's ranking?
Madison Middle School is ranked #5061 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Madison Middle School often compared to?
Madison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
1,158 students attend Madison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Madison Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Madison Middle School offer ?
Madison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Madison Middle School part of?
Madison Middle School is part of Vista Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Madison Middle School located?
Madison Middle School is located in the Ocean Hills neighborhood of Vista, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Ocean Hills.
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