Serving 929 students in grades 6-8, Madison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Middle serves the southeast part of Appleton, WI, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 3.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Middle School's student population of 929 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
929 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1529 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Middle School's ranking?
Madison Middle School is ranked #1529 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Madison Middle School often compared to?
Madison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sabish Middle School, Einstein Middle School, Kaleidoscope Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
929 students attend Madison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Madison Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison Middle School offer ?
Madison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madison Middle School part of?
Madison Middle School is part of Appleton Area School District.
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