Madison District Public Schools School District
School District · Madison Heights, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,125
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,125
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Madison District Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Madison District Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Madison Elementary School
Madison Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Madison High School
Madison Heights · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wilkinson Middle School
Madison Heights · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#252 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,125
+$6,542 vs Michigan median
District size
894 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Madison District Public Schools ranks #252 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Madison District Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Madison Elementary School (7.1/10), Madison High School (6.3/10), and Wilkinson Middle School (4.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Madison District Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Madison High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Wilkinson Middle School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Madison District Public Schools
Madison District Public Schools is a Madison Heights, Michigan school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 894 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $21,125 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Madison District Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Madison Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Madison District Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 16.6% and ELA proficiency of 27.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Madison District Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Madison District Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Madison District Public Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Madison Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 894
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison District Public Schools?
Madison District Public Schools has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Madison District Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Madison District Public Schools is 6.2/10. 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 District Public Schools?
Madison District Public Schools spends $21,125 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison District Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Madison District Public Schools is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Madison District Public Schools?
Madison Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Madison District Public Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Madison District Public Schools?
Across schools in Madison District Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Madison District Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Madison District Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 27.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan 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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