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5.2 avg / 10

Madison School District

School District · Madison, Florida

Students: 2,300
Teachers (FTE): 125

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,877

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.4:1

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Evaluating Madison?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Madison as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

James Madison Preparatory High School

7.6/10

Madison · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc

6.4/10

Madison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Madison County High School

5.3/10

Madison · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Florida rank

#66 of 71

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Florida avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,877

+$116 vs Florida median

District size

2,300 students

Smaller than Florida median

The short answer

Madison ranks #66 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Madison's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are James Madison Preparatory High School (7.6/10), Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc (6.4/10), and Madison County High School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Madison

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 James Madison Preparatory High School 7.6 / 10
2 Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc 6.4 / 10
3 Madison County High School 5.3 / 10
4 Madison County Central School 5.2 / 10
5 Lee Elementary School 5.1 / 10
6 Pinetta Elementary School 4.3 / 10
7 Greenville Elementary School 2.7 / 10

See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Madison

Madison is a Madison, Florida school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 2,300 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. The district invests $11,877 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Madison demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is James Madison Preparatory High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.

In standardized testing, Madison students show an average math proficiency of 46.8% and ELA proficiency of 45.5%.

The district includes 5 elementary schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Madison, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Madison with test data.

District Details

State
Florida
City
Madison
Total Enrollment
2,300
Teachers (FTE)
125
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison?

Madison has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Madison?

The average composite rating for Madison is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Madison?

Madison spends $11,877 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison?

The average student-teacher ratio in Madison is 18.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Madison?

James Madison Preparatory High School is the highest-rated school in Madison with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What are the test scores in Madison?

Across schools in Madison with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Madison compare to other districts in Florida?

Madison has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
46.8%
ELA Proficiency
45.5%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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