Top Rankings
Madison District School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 855 students in Madison District School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Madison District School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
855 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison District School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#752 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)82%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
51%
18%
% White
38%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,634 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,751 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,634
$18,510
Spending / Student
$18,751
$17,693
Best Madison District School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 E 11 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27107 Hales St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-3414
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-3414
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Madison High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 E 11 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 548-1800
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 548-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Wilkinson Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26524 John R Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-0455
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-0455
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
25601 Couzens Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-5465
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-5465
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison District School District?
Madison District School District manages 5 public schools serving 855 students.
What is the rank of Madison District School District?
Madison District School District is ranked #762 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison District School District?
51% of Madison District School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison District School District?
Madison District School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Madison District School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,751 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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