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#1831 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 48% in state

Madison Senior High School

High School · Madison Cusd 12 · Madison, IL

A Madison Cusd 12 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

600 Farrish St, Madison, IL 62060

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 5% proficient (2022)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)3% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
District spending per student$22,536
Chronic Absenteeism73.4%

Students at Madison Senior High School score 5% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 5% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Madison Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average290/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$40,139

Median home value

$53,600

Median rent

$1,019/mo

College educated

7.5%

Homeownership

46.4%

Poverty rate

34.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Granite City High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–122.7 mi1,785Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Madison Cusd 12

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$22,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison Senior High School is listed in Madison CUSD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison Senior High School

Madison Senior High School is a public high school in Madison, IL, part of Madison Cusd 12, serving approximately 139 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,831 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison Senior High School

What grades does Madison Senior High School serve?

Madison Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Madison Senior High School?

Madison Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Senior High School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Senior High School rank in IL?

Madison Senior High School ranks #1,831 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Madison Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Madison Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Senior High School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Madison Senior High School a charter school?

No, Madison Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Madison Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Madison Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Senior High School?

100.0% of students at Madison Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
139
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.4%
Area population (ZIP 62060)
3,619
Area median age
42.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62060; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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