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 54 public schools serving 25,237 students in Madison Metropolitan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Madison Metropolitan School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.52
# American Indian Students
71 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,926 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
8%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6,065 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
4,578 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
18%
9%
# White Students
10,085 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
40%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,396 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,575
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
1,780
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,837
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,820
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,851
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,759
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,734
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,656
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,709
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,803
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,811
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,873
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,817
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,212
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
How many schools belong to Madison Metropolitan School District?
Madison Metropolitan School District manages 54 public schools serving 25,237 students.
What is the rank of Madison Metropolitan School District?
Madison Metropolitan School District is ranked #260 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (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 Wisconsin school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison Metropolitan School District?
40% of Madison Metropolitan School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison Metropolitan School District?
Madison Metropolitan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Madison Metropolitan School District's spending/student ratio?
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.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 54 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 25,237 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in WI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
