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Madison Central School District 39-2

School District · Madison, South Dakota

Students: 1,178
Teachers (FTE): 80

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,178

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.7:1

How this district compares

South Dakota rank

#74 of 142

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above South Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,867

$1,803 vs South Dakota median

District size

1,178 students

Much larger than South Dakota median

The short answer

Madison Central School District 39-2 ranks #74 of 142 South Dakota districts by overall school rating. Madison Central School District 39-2's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Madison Elementary - 07 (7.4/10), Madison Middle School - 02 (7.3/10), and Madison High School - 01 (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Madison Middle School - 02

STAAR proficiency rose +7.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Madison Central School District 39-2 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Madison Central School District 39-2

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Madison Elementary - 077.4 / 10
2Madison Middle School - 027.3 / 10
3Madison High School - 014.9 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Madison Central School District 39-2

Madison Central School District 39-2 is a Madison, South Dakota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 1,178 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $10,867 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Madison Central School District 39-2 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Madison Elementary - 07, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.

In standardized testing, Madison Central School District 39-2 students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 63.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Madison Central School District 39-2, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency52.0%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency63.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Madison Central School District 39-2 with test data.

Schools in Madison Central School District 39-2

3 schools

District Details

State
South Dakota
City
Madison
Total Enrollment
1,178
Teachers (FTE)
80
District spending per student
$10,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison Central School District 39-2?

Madison Central School District 39-2 has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Central School District 39-2?

The average composite rating for Madison Central School District 39-2 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Madison Central School District 39-2?

Madison Central School District 39-2's district-level spending was $10,867 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Madison Central School District 39-2?

The average student-teacher ratio in Madison Central School District 39-2 is 14.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Madison Central School District 39-2?

Madison Elementary - 07 is the highest-rated school in Madison Central School District 39-2 with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What are the test scores in Madison Central School District 39-2?

Across schools in Madison Central School District 39-2 with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Madison Central School District 39-2 compare to other districts in South Dakota?

Madison Central School District 39-2 has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in South Dakota 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
52.0%
ELA Proficiency
63.2%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota 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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