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Madison High

High School · Madison C-3 · Madison, MO

A Madison C-3 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

309 THOMAS ST, Madison, MO 65263

  • Math 65% vs MO 46% (2024)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.6% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+18.2 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 MAP)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$13,524
Chronic Absenteeism28.9%

Students at Madison High score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency65%(2024 MAP)
School
State
46%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

55.4%

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 High 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low208/100K

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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

$53,981

Median home value

$124,000

Median rent

$688/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

24.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65263; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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 C-3

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison High is listed in MADISON C-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison High

Madison High is a public high school in Madison, MO, part of Madison C-3, serving approximately 83 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,158 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison High

What grades does Madison High serve?

Madison High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Madison High?

Madison High has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison High?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison High is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison High rank in MO?

Madison High ranks #1,158 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Madison High's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison High 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 High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Madison High a charter school?

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

Is Madison High a Title I school?

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

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

55.4% of students at Madison High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.9%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 65263)
1,479
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
42.5
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 65263; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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