Serving 360 students in grades 6-8, Madison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Middle serves the northern part of Madison, TN, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Middle School's student population of 360 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1552 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
41%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Middle School's ranking?
Madison Middle School is ranked #1552 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Madison Middle School often compared to?
Madison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Collegiate Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
360 students attend Madison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Madison Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Madison Middle School offer ?
Madison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Middle School part of?
Madison Middle School is part of Davidson County School District.
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