Madison Middle School

4930 Lake Blvd.
Vista, CA 92084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 956 students in grades 6-8, Madison Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 956 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Madison Middle School's student population of 956 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
956 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Madison Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4795 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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26%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
47%
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30%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
61%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Madison Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
26%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Madison Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Middle School's ranking?
Madison Middle School is ranked #4795 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Madison Middle School often compared to?
Madison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vista Innovation And Design Academy, Vista Magnet Middle School Of Technology Science And Math by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
956 students attend Madison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Madison Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Madison Middle School offer ?
Madison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Madison Middle School part of?
Madison Middle School is part of Vista Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Madison Middle School located?
Madison Middle School is located in the Ocean Hills neighborhood of Vista, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Ocean Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 956 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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