Top Rankings
Madison District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 903 students in Madison District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Madison District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
903 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#749 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
52%
18%
% White
36%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,431 is higher than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,754 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,431
$18,604
Spending / Student
$17,754
$17,782
Best Madison District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 E 11 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 543-5465
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 E 11 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 548-1800
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 548-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27107 Hales St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-3414
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-3414
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Wilkinson Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26524 John R Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-0455
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 399-0455
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
25601 Couzens Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-5465
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 542-5465
Gr: PK-K | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison District?
Madison District manages 5 public schools serving 903 students.
What is the rank of Madison District?
Madison District is ranked #767 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison District?
52% of Madison District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison District?
Madison District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Madison District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,754 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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