Madison Central School District 39-2

800 Ne 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Madison Central School District 39-2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,136 students in Madison Central School District 39-2. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Madison Central School District 39-2 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
749 Schools
# Students
1,136 Students
145,783 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
10,922 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Madison Central School District 39-2, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (SD)
#78 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Madison Central School District 39-2, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
43%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison Central School District 39-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison Central School District 39-2 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
80%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Madison Central School District 39-2 and public school graduation rate of SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.50
# American Indian Students
12 Students
19,596 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
14%
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,327 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
10,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
4,608 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
987 Students
100,718 Students
% White Students
87%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
192 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
7,776 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,368
# Students in K Grade:
112
12,562
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
10,440
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
10,632
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
10,662
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
10,736
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
11,203
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
11,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
92
13,002
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
10,808
# Students in 11th Grade:
82
9,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
9,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,512 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,144. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,410 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$1,916 MM
This chart display total revenue of Madison Central School District 39-2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$1,844 MM
This chart display total spending of Madison Central School District 39-2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,512
$13,144
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Madison Central School District 39-2 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,410
$12,645
This chart display average spending per public school student in Madison Central School District 39-2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in SD by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Madison Central School District 39-2 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison High School - 01
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Ne 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7706
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary - 07
Math: 48% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 Nw 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Middle School - 02
Math: 36% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Ne 9th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7717
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison Central School District 39-2?
Madison Central School District 39-2 manages 3 public schools serving 1,136 students.
What is the rank of Madison Central School District 39-2?
Madison Central School District 39-2 is ranked #74 out of 148 school districts in South Dakota (top 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 South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Central School District 39-2?
87% of Madison Central School District 39-2 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Central School District 39-2?
Madison Central School District 39-2 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 13:1.
What is Madison Central School District 39-2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,410 is less than the state median of $12,645. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,136 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥95% (Top 1% in SD)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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