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12 schools in MADISON DISTRICT

Idaho · 5,720 students · 1 city

MADISON DISTRICT in Idaho runs 12 public K-12 schools today, teaching roughly 5,720 students (an average of 477 per school).

4-year change in MADISON DISTRICT

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,720
+351 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
12
+2 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How MADISON DISTRICT ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IdahoIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
5,720#14 of 67#1,669 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
12#15 of 67N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
20.9:1#63 of 67#8,508 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
35.1%#55 of 66#6,108 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
25.7%#36 of 49#5,197 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside MADISON DISTRICT

Since 2017-18, the 10 district schools that reported both years went from 5,297 to 5,621 students (up 6%) and from 263 to 269 full-time teachers (up 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About MADISON DISTRICT

MADISON DISTRICT operates 12 public schools across Idaho, collectively teacheing roughly 5,720 students.

In terms of grade levels, MADISON DISTRICT spans 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.

On a per-school basis, MADISON DISTRICT runs about 477 students per school, 19% higher than the state mean of roughly 402.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,720 students, expanded 7% from the 5,369 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, MADISON DISTRICT opened 2 schools, going from 10 to 12.

In the discussion threads here, the community for MADISON DISTRICT discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does MADISON DISTRICT run?
MADISON DISTRICT has 12 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 5,720 students in Idaho.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in MADISON DISTRICT?
MADISON DISTRICT includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in MADISON DISTRICT?
MADISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in MADISON DISTRICT by enrollment, with approximately 1,299 students.
What grade levels does MADISON DISTRICT serve?
MADISON DISTRICT serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 12 schools.