Madison Public Schools School District

700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748-0450
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Madison Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 538 students in Madison Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Madison Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
538 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Madison Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NE)
#238 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Madison Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥90%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Madison Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
355 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
21%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
128 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
24%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
62
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
38
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,305 is higher than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,344 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart display total revenue of Madison Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart display total spending of Madison Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,305
$15,508
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Madison Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,344
$16,823
This chart display average spending per public school student in Madison Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NE by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Madison Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Preschool
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Grades: PK
| 62 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison Public Schools School District?
Madison Public Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 538 students.
What is the rank of Madison Public Schools School District?
Madison Public Schools School District is ranked #238 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Public Schools School District?
66% of Madison Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Public Schools School District?
Madison Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Madison Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,344 is higher than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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