Madison Middle School

3429 45th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 981 students in grades 6-8, Madison Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 981 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10% in WA
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Madison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Madison Middle School's student population of 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
981 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Madison Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#174 out of 2113 schools
(Top 10%)
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65%
40%
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 Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
9%
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Hispanic
10%
26%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
62%
49%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
14%
9%
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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 Washington.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Madison Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Madison Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Madison Middle School's ranking?
Madison Middle School is ranked #174 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Madison Middle School often compared to?
Madison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David T. Denny International Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
981 students attend Madison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Madison Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Madison Middle School located?
Madison Middle School is located in the North Admiral neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other public schools located in North Admiral.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 981 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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