Madison Local School District
School District · Madison, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,528
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Evaluating Madison Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Madison Local 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.
North Elementary School
Madison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
South Elementary School
Madison · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Madison Middle School
Madison · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#511 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,528
$2,129 vs Ohio median
District size
2,687 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Madison Local ranks #511 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Madison Local's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Elementary School (8.0/10), South Elementary School (7.3/10), and Madison Middle School (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Madison Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | South Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Madison Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Madison High School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Madison Local
Madison Local is a Madison, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,687 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.5:1. The district invests $12,528 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Madison Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Madison Local students show an average math proficiency of 70.1% and ELA proficiency of 71.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Madison Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Madison Local with test data.
Schools in Madison Local
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Madison
- Total Enrollment
- 2,687
- Teachers (FTE)
- 131
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison Local?
Madison Local has 5 schools in total — 2 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 Local?
The average composite rating for Madison Local is 5.8/10. 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 Local?
Madison Local spends $12,528 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Madison Local is 20.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Madison Local?
North Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Madison Local with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Madison Local?
Across schools in Madison Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Madison Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Madison Local has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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