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Madison District School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 874 students in Madison District School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Madison District School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
874 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Madison District School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#752 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
459 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
53%
18%
# White Students
336 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
39%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
82
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,142 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,343 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,142
$18,370
Spending / Student
$18,343
$17,559
Best Madison District School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 E 11 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27107 Hales St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-3414
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-3414
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 E 11 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 548-1800
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 548-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Wilkinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26524 John R Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-0455
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-0455
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison District Early Childhood Education Center
Magnet School
25601 Couzens Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-7800
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-7800
Grades: PK-K
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison District School District?
Madison District School District manages 5 public schools serving 874 students.
What is the rank of Madison District School District?
Madison District School District is ranked #766 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (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 Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison District School District?
53% of Madison District School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison District School District?
Madison District School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Madison District School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,343 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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