Top Rankings
Madison Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,498 students in Madison Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Madison Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
2,498 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
222 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Madison Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 650 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.72
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
198 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
8%
10%
# Hispanic Students
349 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
33%
# Black Students
64 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
1,807 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
72%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
165
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
167
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
185
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
178
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
182
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
180
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
203
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
206
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
58
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,937 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,300 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,937
$27,145
Spending / Student
$23,300
$26,033
Best Madison Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Torey J. Sabatini School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Glenwild Circle
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3182
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Kings Road School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 Kings Road
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3178
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3178
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Central Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Central Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3173
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3173
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
170 Ridgedale Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3117
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3117
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Junior School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3149
Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 593-3149
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison Public School District?
Madison Public School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,498 students.
What is the rank of Madison Public School District?
Madison Public School District is ranked #62 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Public School District?
72% of Madison Public School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Public School District?
Madison Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Madison Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,300 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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