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#500 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 39% in state
Madison Middle School
Middle School · Madison County · Richmond, KY
A Madison County middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Summit Street, Richmond, KY 40475
- Math 46% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Madison Middle School 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,191/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,731
Median home value
$232,700
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Moores Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| B. Michael Caudill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 465 | Compare → |
| Farristown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 446 | Compare → |
| Foley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 429 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #11 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Middle School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Middle School
Madison Middle School is a public middle school in Richmond, KY, part of Madison County, serving approximately 588 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #500 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Middle School
What grades does Madison Middle School serve?
Madison Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 588 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Middle School rank in KY?
Madison Middle School ranks #500 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Madison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison Middle School a charter school?
No, Madison Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Middle School a Title I school?
No, Madison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Middle School?
51.7% of students at Madison Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 588
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (859) 387-4200
- Area population (ZIP 40475)
- 65,030
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 40475; 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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