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Public School Review - Established 2003

Madison C-3 School District

309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263-1037
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (660) 291-5115
www.madison.k12.mo.us

Top Rankings

Madison C-3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 177 students in Madison C-3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Madison C-3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
177 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
Pre-K964
Kind7107
112110
214111
314116
410113
515115
615114
713115
814116
912122
1015122
1114121
1213119
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District Rank

Madison C-3 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MO)
#488 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearMadison C-3 School District
2023#488
2022#524
2021#403
2019#516
2018#386
2017#493
2016#444
2015#235
2014#213
2013#358
2012#296
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29%
40%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
202329%40%
202217%39%
202132%37%
201922%42%
201832%42%
201722%47%
201632%48%
201537%44%
201447%52%
201347%53%
201247%55%
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15-19%
43%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
202217%43%
202132%46%
201927%49%
201832%49%
201752%61%
201657%63%
201562%60%
201457%53%
201352%55%
201257%55%
201152%55%
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20-29%
38%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
202224%38%
202134%37%
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(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
202250%90%
202150%89%
202080%90%
201980%90%
201880%90%
201780%89%
201680%90%
201580%89%
201480%89%
201380%87%
201280%86%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.52

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
20240.090.51
20230.030.50
20220.110.50
20210.070.48
20200.070.47
20190.070.47
20180.030.45
20170.030.45
20160.020.46
20150.260.44
20140.060.44
20130.040.42
20120.050.42
20110.030.41
20100.040.39
20090.030.39
20080.040.39
20070.040.39
20060.020.37
20050.010.38
20040.020.36
20030.020.36
20020.020.35
20010.010.35
20000.010.33
19990.010.32
19980.010.31
19950.020.30
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
20245%8%
20232%8%
20224%8%
20213%7%
20204%7%
20194%7%
20181%6%
20171%6%
20161%6%
20153%6%
20142%6%
20131%5%
20122%5%
20111%5%
20101%4%
20091%4%
20081%4%
20071%3%
20031%2%
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% Black
n/a
15%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2022)

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
20222%15%
20141%16%
20131%17%
20121%17%
20111%17%
20101%18%
20091%18%
20081%18%
20071%18%
20061%18%
20031%18%
20021%18%
20011%17%
20001%17%
19991%17%
19981%17%
19951%16%
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% White
94%
67%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
202495%68%
202398%69%
202294%69%
202197%70%
202096%71%
201996%71%
201899%72%
201799%72%
201699%72%
201551%73%
201497%73%
201398%74%
201297%74%
201198%75%
201098%76%
200998%76%
200898%76%
200798%76%
200699%77%
2005100%77%
2004100%78%
200398%78%
200298%79%
200199%79%
200099%80%
199999%81%
199899%81%
1997100%81%
1996100%82%
199599%82%
199499%82%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,333 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,153 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
2023$3 MM$7 MM
2022$2 MM$6 MM
2021$3 MM$7 MM
2020$2 MM$6 MM
2019$2 MM$6 MM
2018$2 MM$6 MM
2017$2 MM$6 MM
2016$2 MM$6 MM
2015$2 MM$6 MM
2014$2 MM$6 MM
2012$2 MM$6 MM
2011$2 MM$6 MM
2010$2 MM$6 MM
2009$2 MM$5 MM
2008$2 MM$5 MM
2007$2 MM$5 MM
2006$2 MM$5 MM
2005$2 MM$5 MM
2004$2 MM$5 MM
2003$2 MM$5 MM
2002$2 MM$4 MM
2001$2 MM$4 MM
2000$2 MM$4 MM
1999$2 MM$4 MM
1998$2 MM$4 MM
1997$2 MM$3 MM
1996$1 MM$3 MM
1995$1 MM$3 MM
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Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
2023$3 MM$6 MM
2022$2 MM$7 MM
2021$3 MM$6 MM
2020$2 MM$7 MM
2019$2 MM$6 MM
2018$2 MM$6 MM
2017$2 MM$6 MM
2016$2 MM$6 MM
2015$3 MM$6 MM
2014$2 MM$6 MM
2012$2 MM$5 MM
2011$2 MM$6 MM
2010$3 MM$6 MM
2009$2 MM$6 MM
2008$2 MM$6 MM
2007$2 MM$5 MM
2006$2 MM$5 MM
2005$2 MM$5 MM
2004$2 MM$5 MM
2003$2 MM$5 MM
2002$2 MM$5 MM
2001$2 MM$4 MM
2000$2 MM$4 MM
1999$2 MM$4 MM
1998$1 MM$4 MM
1997$2 MM$3 MM
1996$1 MM$3 MM
1995$2 MM$3 MM
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Revenue / Student
$14,333
$15,190

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
2023$13,567$12,828
2022$11,307$10,721
2021$13,495$13,574
2020$11,307$10,721
2019$11,738$11,328
2018$10,927$11,298
2017$11,382$11,359
2016$10,238$10,788
2015$9,471$9,469
2014$9,598$9,927
2012$9,579$9,889
2011$9,249$9,681
2010$8,815$9,469
2009$8,747$8,810
2008$8,289$8,648
2007$7,822$8,379
2006$8,197$8,290
2005$7,176$7,623
2004$7,248$7,592
2003$8,010$7,245
2002$7,939$6,806
2001$6,935$7,002
2000$6,841$6,217
1999$6,699$5,811
1998$6,366$5,726
1997$6,117$5,500
1995$5,655$4,709
1992$4,512$3,754
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Spending / Student
$14,153
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearMadison C-3 School DistrictMissouri
2023$13,396$11,362
2022$12,122$11,595
2021$13,324$12,023
2020$12,122$11,595
2019$10,481$11,339
2018$9,922$10,855
2017$10,461$11,263
2016$9,230$10,861
2015$11,921$9,562
2014$8,863$9,640
2012$8,821$9,313
2011$8,368$9,303
2010$11,096$9,562
2009$9,272$8,968
2008$8,582$9,268
2007$7,795$8,911
2006$8,071$8,142
2005$7,445$7,369
2004$6,856$7,250
2003$7,791$7,305
2002$7,319$7,131
2001$6,904$6,892
2000$7,203$6,240
1999$5,822$5,803
1998$5,254$5,573
1997$5,921$5,302
1995$7,236$4,594
1992$4,118$3,754
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Best Madison C-3 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Thomas St
Madison, MO 65263
(660) 291-4515
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Madison C-3 School District?
Madison C-3 School District manages 2 public schools serving 177 students.
What is the rank of Madison C-3 School District?
Madison C-3 School District is ranked #488 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (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 Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison C-3 School District?
94% of Madison C-3 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison C-3 School District?
Madison C-3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Madison C-3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,153 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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