Madison C-3 School District

309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263-1037
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Madison C-3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 193 students in Madison C-3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Madison C-3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
193 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Madison C-3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#488 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
40%
15-19%
43%
20-29%
38%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,145 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,979 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,145
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,979
$13,908

Best Madison C-3 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison C-3 School District?
Madison C-3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 193 students.
What is the rank of Madison C-3 School District?
Madison C-3 School District is ranked #486 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (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 Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison C-3 School District?
95% of Madison C-3 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison C-3 School District?
Madison C-3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Madison C-3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,979 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 193 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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