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Madison Metropolitan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 10,524 students in Madison Metropolitan School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Wisconsin.
Public Preschools in Madison Metropolitan School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Wisconsin public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
54 Schools
1,033 Schools
# Students
25,237 Students
341,919 Students
# Teachers
2,008 Teachers
24,812 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Madison Metropolitan School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#263 out of 450 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.58
# American Indian Students
71 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,926 Students
15,567 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,065 Students
51,493 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
15%
# Black Students
4,578 Students
39,198 Students
% Black Students
18%
11%
# White Students
10,085 Students
212,587 Students
% White Students
40%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
278 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,396 Students
19,211 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,575
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
1,780
46,092
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,837
46,352
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,820
45,672
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,851
43,464
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,759
42,141
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,734
35,660
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,656
11,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,709
7,790
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,803
7,976
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,811
1,447
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,873
1,204
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,817
1,192
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,212
1,279
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,728 is higher than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,948 is higher than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$498 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$453 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,728
$16,831
Spending / Student
$17,948
$16,804
Best Madison Metropolitan School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1105 Shorewood Blvd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lowell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Maple Ave
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Olson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Redan Dr
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 442-2600
Verona, WI 53593
(608) 442-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Stephens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Rosa Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1900
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Elvehjem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5106 Academy Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Crestwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5930 Old Sauk Rd
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1120
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 204-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #77.
Thoreau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3870 Nakoma Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6940
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3502 Maple Grove Dr
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 442-2000
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 442-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #99.
Muir Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6602 Inner Dr
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 663-8170
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 663-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1010.
Emerson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2421 E Johnson St
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
Huegel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Prairie Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-3100
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1212.
Gompers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1502 Wyoming Way
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6323 Woodington Way
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2180
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2180
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Orchard Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5602 Russett Rd
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2320
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 Sequoia Trl
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4900
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #1616.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Meadowlark Dr
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-3420
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-3420
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Tompkins Dr
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3344 Concord Ave
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-2500
Madison, WI 53714
(608) 204-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1919.
Leopold Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2602 Post Rd
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4240
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 204-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #2020.
Sandburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4114 Donald Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7940
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7940
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2121.
Lindbergh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Kennedy Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6500
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Allis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Buckeye Rd
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1056
Madison, WI 53716
(608) 204-1056
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mendota Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4002 School Rd
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7840
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 204-7840
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
4k Pk Off Site
Magnet School
545 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6561
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-6561
Grades: PK
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
305 W Lakeside St
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 204-2292
Madison, WI 53715
(608) 204-2292
Grades: PK-2
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lapham Elementary School
Magnet School
1045 E Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4140
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 204-4140
Grades: PK-2
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Midvale Elementary School
Magnet School
502 Caromar Dr
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6700
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 204-6700
Grades: PK-2
| 373 students
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