Enrollment
12
Combined
DISTRICT 475 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 550852002670
Metro School
115 W Doty St, Madison, WI 53703 · (608) 663-1634 · Dane County
GRADES 04–12COMBINED11-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL12 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
2.0:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 25.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
5 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 42%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 4 | 33% |
| Grade 10 | 2 | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 2 | 17% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Metro School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12 | #25 of 32 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
12
-5 (-29%) vs 2020
-60% since 2010-11, when it was 30
Student : Teacher
2.0:1
was 4.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 12 | 6 | 2.0:1 | 42% (5) |
| 2023-24 | 23 | 3.5 | 6.6:1 | 61% (14) |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 4.5 | 4.2:1 | 68% (13) |
| 2020-21 | 17 | 4 | 4.3:1 | 65% (11) |
| 2017-18 | 13 | 4.6 | 2.8:1 | 77% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 18 | 4 | 4.5:1 | 94% (17) |
| 2010-11 | 30 | N/A | N/A | 63% (19) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Metro School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (13 to 12); teachers up 30% (4.6 to 6).
About Metro School
In Madison, Wisconsin, part of Dane County, Metro School is a school serving multiple grade levels. The school runs grades 4 through 12 and enrolls 12 students. By comparison, combined schools in Wisconsin enroll about 272 students on average.
Madison Metropolitan School District enrolls 25,155 students in 53 schools, including Metro School.
White students make up 25% of enrollment at Metro School, the largest share of any group. Beyond that, enrollment is 25% Hispanic, 25% Black, and 25% multiracial. In Dane County overall, about 77% of residents are White.
With 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 2.0:1. Statewide, combined schools in Wisconsin average 25.6:1. Roughly 42% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Dane County average 32%.
American Community Survey estimates for Dane County show that median household income comes to about $89,975, roughly 55% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Dane County counts 169 public schools with about 78,525 students.
Metro School's closest public school neighbor is Lapham Elementary, about 1.1 miles away. A five-mile radius around the school includes at least 8 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around Metro School as City: Large, meaning inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment was 12 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 17. The ratio of students to teachers went from 4.3:1 to 2.0:1 over the same years.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Dane County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
572,674
Census ACS
Median income
$89,975
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
55%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
169
78,525 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Madison Metropolitan School District
- West HighHigh · 2,222 students
- Vel Phillips Memorial High SchoolHigh · 2,004 students
- East HighHigh · 1,643 students
- LaFollette HighHigh · 1,541 students
- Hamilton MiddleMiddle · 790 students
- Cesar Chavez ElementaryElementary · 631 students
Other schools in Madison
- West HighHigh · 2,222 students
- Vel Phillips Memorial High SchoolHigh · 2,004 students
- East HighHigh · 1,643 students
- LaFollette HighHigh · 1,541 students
- Hamilton MiddleMiddle · 790 students
- Cesar Chavez ElementaryElementary · 631 students
Other Metro schools
One other US public school is named Metro. Metro School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Metro SchoolCharlotte, NC · 258 students
Nearby schools
- Lapham Elementary1.1 mi · 182
- Innovative High1.1 mi · 138
- Franklin Elementary1.1 mi · 308
- O'Keeffe Middle1.7 mi · 434
- Marquette Elementary1.7 mi · 169
- Randall Elementary School1.7 mi · 320
Frequently asked questions
About Metro SchoolHow many students attend Metro School?
Metro School enrolls approximately 12 students in grades 04-12.
What grades does Metro School serve?
Metro School serves grades 04-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metro School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Metro School is approximately 2.0:1 (6 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Metro School?
Metro School reports a student body of 25% White, 25% Hispanic, 25% Black, 25% Two or more.
Who oversees Metro School?
Metro School is overseen by Madison Metropolitan School District in Dane County.
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