How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jefferson School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jefferson, Wisconsin | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 1,731 | 25,237 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 53 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 11.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jefferson School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,424 | $20,303 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| State Revenue | 42.9% | 18.4% |
| Local Revenue | 47.2% | 72.6% |
Jefferson 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 | Jefferson School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.3% | 37.8% |
| African American | 0.8% | 19.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% | 24.9% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 10.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.0% | 44.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jefferson School District | Madison Metropolitan School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 17 | 79 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 288.2:1 | 276.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.8% | 41.6% |
School Types
Jefferson 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.