Madison School District

700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748-0450
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Madison School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 555 students in Madison School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Madison School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
555 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Madison School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#238 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Madison   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Madison   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Madison   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Madison   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Madison   School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.57
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
44 Students
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
366 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
66%
22%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
134 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
24%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
71
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
36
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
40
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
35
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
33
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,744 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,813 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Madison   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of Madison   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,744
$15,464
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Madison   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,813
$16,776
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Madison   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Madison School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Preschool
405 E 8th St
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-2656
Grades: PK
| 71 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison School District?
Madison School District manages 4 public schools serving 555 students.
What is the rank of Madison School District?
Madison School District is ranked #237 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (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 Nebraska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison School District?
66% of Madison School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison School District?
Madison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Madison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,813 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in NE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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