Madison Middle School serves 257 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
91%
16%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
257 students attend Madison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Madison Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Madison Middle School offer ?
Madison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Madison Middle School part of?
Madison Middle School is part of Madison Community Unit School District 12.
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