Madison District School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Madison District School District, serving 1,396 students. Madison District School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Public schools in Madison District School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Madison District School District are Madison Virtual Academy, Madison Elementary School and Wilkinson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Madison District School District |
| School District Website | http://www.madisonschools.k12.mi.us |
| School District Phone Number | (248) 399-7800 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,396 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 81 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Madison District School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #578 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 10 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 30 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 597 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 43% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 730 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 52% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 24 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 98 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 112 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 104 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 120 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 83 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 100 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 73 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 96 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 76 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 116 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 139 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 132 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 147 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $14,553 is higher than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,710 is higher than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $20 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $19 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,553 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,710 | $13,281 |
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Madison District School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Madison Virtual Academy Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%26524 John R Road10
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-7800
Grades: K-12 | 186 students
- Madison Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50%27107 Hales Street10
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-3414
Grades: PK-5 | 533 students
- Wilkinson Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50%26524 John R Rd10
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-0455
Grades: 6-8 | 212 students
- Madison Preparatory High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50%25601 Couzens Ave10
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Grades: 9-12 | 127 students
- Madison High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50%915 East 11 Mile Rd10
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 548-1800
Grades: 9-12 | 338 students
- Madison District Early Childhood Education Center Special Education School25601 Couzens Street
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-7800
Grades: PK | n/a student
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