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#820 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 45% in state

Madison Consolidated JR High Sch

Middle School · Madison Consolidated Schools · Madison, IN

A middle school in Madison, IN serving grades 5th – 8th.

701 8th St, Madison, IN 47250

  • Math 36% vs IN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.3% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.5 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected+1.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$13,828
Chronic Absenteeism37.9%

Students at Madison Consolidated JR High Sch score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
39%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
37%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

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

Based on 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Madison Consolidated JR High Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$56,667

Median home value

$179,900

Median rent

$857/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

65.7%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Madison Consolidated Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$13,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison Consolidated JR High Sch is listed in Madison Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison Consolidated JR High Sch

Madison Consolidated JR High Sch is a public middle school in Madison, IN, part of Madison Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 688 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #820 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison Consolidated JR High Sch

What grades does Madison Consolidated JR High Sch serve?

Madison Consolidated JR High Sch serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Madison Consolidated JR High Sch?

Madison Consolidated JR High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Consolidated JR High Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Consolidated JR High Sch is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Consolidated JR High Sch rank in IN?

Madison Consolidated JR High Sch ranks #820 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Madison Consolidated JR High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Consolidated JR High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Consolidated JR High Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Consolidated JR High Sch has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Madison Consolidated JR High Sch a charter school?

No, Madison Consolidated JR High Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Madison Consolidated JR High Sch a Title I school?

No, Madison Consolidated JR High Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Consolidated JR High Sch?

51.7% of students at Madison Consolidated JR High Sch 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
688
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.9%
Area population (ZIP 47250)
23,013
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
43.1
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 47250; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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