Summary:
The city of Madison, Nebraska is home to 4 public schools serving students from preschool through high school, all of which are part of the Madison Public Schools district. While the district serves a diverse student population, the data reveals that the schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like test scores, statewide rankings, and free and reduced lunch rates.
None of the schools in the Madison district stand out as clear high-performers. Madison High School ranks in the bottom 5% of Nebraska high schools, with only 15.22% of students proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 33.35%. Similarly, Madison Middle School ranks in the bottom 10% of Nebraska middle schools, and the two Madison Elementary Schools also lag behind state averages in test scores and rankings.
The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 38.81% at Madison Preschool to 72.64% at Madison Middle School, suggest that the district serves a significant population of students from low-income families. This, coupled with the consistently low academic performance, points to potential equity issues that may require targeted interventions to support student success.
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