How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Madison Metropolitan School District | Sparta Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin | Sparta, Wisconsin |
| Total Enrollment | 25,237 | 2,841 |
| Number of Schools | 53 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 16.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Madison Metropolitan School District | Sparta Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,303 | $16,874 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| State Revenue | 18.4% | 59.0% |
| Local Revenue | 72.6% | 27.6% |
Madison Metropolitan School District
Federal State Local
Sparta Area School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Madison Metropolitan School District | Sparta Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.8% | 73.2% |
| African American | 19.9% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.9% | 18.8% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 10.3% | 3.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.3% | 40.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Madison Metropolitan School District | Sparta Area School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 79 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 276.3:1 | 242.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.6% | 16.4% |
School Types
Madison Metropolitan School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sparta Area School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
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.