Madison Public School District
School District · Madison, New Jersey
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#32 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,792
$817 vs New Jersey median
District size
2,485 students
Larger than New Jersey median
About Madison Public School District
Madison Public School District is a Madison, New Jersey school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,485 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $24,792 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Madison Public School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Torey J. Sabatini School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Madison Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 67.3% and ELA proficiency of 74.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Madison Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Madison Public School District with test data.
Schools in Madison Public School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Madison
- Total Enrollment
- 2,485
- Teachers (FTE)
- 225
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison Public School District?
Madison Public School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Madison Public School District?
The average composite rating for Madison Public School District is 8.1/10. 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 Public School District?
Madison Public School District spends $24,792 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Madison Public School District is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Madison Public School District?
Torey J. Sabatini School is the highest-rated school in Madison Public School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Madison Public School District?
Across schools in Madison Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Madison Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Madison Public School District has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey 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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