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Madison School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,758 students in Madison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Madison School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
12 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
5,758 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Madison School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Graduation Rate
88%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.42
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
611 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
19%
# Black Students
43 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
5,001 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
87%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
39 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
131
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
422
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
444
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
422
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
416
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
424
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
398
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
410
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
411
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
410
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
460
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
446
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
507
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
457
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,818 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,963
$10,125
Spending / Student
$7,818
$9,308
Best Madison School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 East 2nd South Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3330
Grades: K-4
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Burton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2211 W 1000 S
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3332
Grades: PK-4
| 646 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 South 5th West Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3325
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 University Boulevard
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3305
Grades: 10-12
| 1,278 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 West 7th South
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3320
Grades: 4-6
| 818 students
Rank: #66.
South Fork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7133 South 2000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3369
Grades: K-4
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Hibbard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2413 N 3000 W
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3333
Grades: K-4
| 275 students
Rank: #88.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 North 2nd East Street
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3335
Grades: K-4
| 277 students
Rank: #99.
Madison Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
134 Madison Avenue
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-3310
Grades: 7-9
| 1,247 students
Rank: #1010.
Central High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
2413 North 3000 West
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 259-3333
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Online Elementary School
Magnet School
379 South 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Rexburg, ID 83440
(208) 359-2337
Grades: K-6
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison School District?
Madison School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,758 students.
What is the rank of Madison School District?
Madison School District is ranked #106 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 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 Idaho school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison School District?
87% of Madison School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison School District?
Madison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Madison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,818 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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