How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Benton School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Benton, Wisconsin | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 224 | 25,237 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 53 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Benton School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,384 | $20,303 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.8% | 9.0% |
| State Revenue | 55.4% | 18.4% |
| Local Revenue | 30.9% | 72.6% |
Benton School District
Federal State Local
Madison Metropolitan School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Benton School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 37.8% |
| African American | 0.0% | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% | 24.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.0% | 10.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.7% | 44.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Benton School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 79 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | — | 276.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.1% | 41.6% |
School Types
Benton School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Madison Metropolitan School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.