Top Rankings
Madison Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,661 students in Madison Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Madison Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
2,661 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
96,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison Local School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#391 out of 929 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
63%
Graduation Rate
96%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
82%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,909 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,832 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,909
$17,287
Spending / Student
$16,832
$17,235
Best Madison Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mifflin Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Reed Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 589-6517
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 589-6517
Grades: K-4
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Grades: 9-12
| 882 students
Rank: #33.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1262 Eastview Dr
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7335
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7335
Grades: K-4
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 522-0471
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 522-0471
Grades: 5-8
| 758 students
Rank: #55.
Madison South Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Illinois Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-4319
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-4319
Grades: PK-4
| 491 students
Rank: n/an/a
1035 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7851
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-7851
Grades: PK
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison Local School District?
Madison Local School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,661 students.
What is the rank of Madison Local School District?
Madison Local School District is ranked #403 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Local School District?
82% of Madison Local School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Local School District?
Madison Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Madison Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,832 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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