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#1490 of 2,105 schools in WI
Madison Middle
Middle School · Appleton Area School District · Appleton, WI
An Appleton Area School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2020 S Carpenter St, Appleton, WI 54915
- Math 49% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Middle score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madison Middle 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Appleton), 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
$83,814
Median home value
$247,900
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| Appleton Cooperative Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| AppleviewEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Wilson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 381 | 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.
Appleton Area School District
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #26 of 36
- District spending per student
- $13,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Middle is listed in Appleton Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Middle
Madison Middle is a public middle school in Appleton, WI, part of Appleton Area School District, serving approximately 575 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,490 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Middle
What grades does Madison Middle serve?
Madison Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Madison Middle?
Madison Middle has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Middle rank in WI?
Madison Middle ranks #1,490 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Madison Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison Middle a charter school?
No, Madison Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Middle a Title I school?
No, Madison Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Middle?
52.0% of students at Madison Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 575
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Calumet County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (920) 852-5425
- Area population (ZIP 54915)
- 44,269
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54915; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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