Madison District Public Schools

MADISON HEIGHTS, Michigan — 5 schools

914
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$18,093
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Madison District Public Schools operates 5 public schools serving 914 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 2 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 903 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Oakland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,093 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 34.1% local, 46.9% state, and 19.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $72,688 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 71/100, ranked #83 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 229.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 77.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.2% African American, 32.0% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Madison Elementary School accounts for 45.5% of all Madison District Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Madison District Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Madison District Public Schools school enrollment varies 82× across entities

Madison District Public Schools school enrollment ranges from 5 students (lowest) to 411 students (highest), a spread of 406 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Madison District Public Schools has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 74.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Madison District Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 229:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Madison District Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 77.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.1%
Federal
46.9%
State
34.1%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
83 / 756
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Oakland County county, where this district is located.

$1,009
Studio/mo
$1,122
1 BR/mo
$1,411
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,868
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,688
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Madison District Public Schools.

White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 57.2%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 3.3%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
229.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
77.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Madison District Public Schools

School Enrollment
Madison Elementary School
411
Madison High School
255
Wilkinson Middle School
168
Madison District Early Childhood Education Center
64
Madison Preparatory High School
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison District Public Schools?

Madison District Public Schools has 5 schools, including 2 other, 2 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 914 students.

How much does Madison District Public Schools spend per student?

Madison District Public Schools spends $18,093 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #83 in Michigan.

What is the average teacher salary in Madison District Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Madison District Public Schools is $72,688 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Madison District Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Oakland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Madison District Public Schools?

Madison District Public Schools students are 57.2% African American, 32.0% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Madison District Public Schools?

Madison District Public Schools has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #83 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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