Serving 1,010 students in grades 6-8, Madison Middle School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,010 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Middle School's student population of 1,010 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,010 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Middle School is 0.55, 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
#4795 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Middle School's ranking?
Madison Middle School is ranked #4795 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
1,010 students attend Madison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Madison Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, 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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