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#338 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 11% in state

Madison Academy High School

High School · Madison Academy · Burton, MI

A charter high school in Burton, MI where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3266 South Genesee Road, Burton, MI 48519

  • Math 5% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2021
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)18% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
District spending per student$18,030
Chronic Absenteeism38.8%

Students at Madison Academy High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency5%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 12-year record (2010–2021) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 12 years
2010
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2021)

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

Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Madison Academy 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,108/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burton), 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

$60,625

Median home value

$157,800

Median rent

$890/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48519; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Atherton JR SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.67–120.2 mi322Compare →
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–121.3 mi64Compare →
Centerpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–122.2 mi77Compare →
Flex High BurtonCharter · enrollment unverified4.19–122.2 mi178Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Madison Academy

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

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

About Madison Academy High School

Madison Academy High School is a public high school in Burton, MI, part of Madison Academy, serving approximately 240 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #338 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison Academy High School

What grades does Madison Academy High School serve?

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

How many students attend Madison Academy High School?

Madison Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Academy High School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Academy High School rank in MI?

Madison Academy High School ranks #338 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Madison Academy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Academy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Academy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Academy High School has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021).

Is Madison Academy High School a charter school?

Yes, Madison Academy High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Madison Academy High School a Title I school?

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

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

90.8% of students at Madison Academy 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
240
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.8%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 48519)
7,523
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
44.8
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 · 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.
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 48519; 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, 2010-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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