Madison Public School District

Madison, New Jersey — 5 schools

2,520
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$25,460
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Madison Public School District operates 5 public schools serving 2,520 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,364 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Morris County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,460 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 73.6% local, 22.9% state, and 3.5% 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 $114,162 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #474 of 587 in New Jersey 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 (22 AP courses district-wide), a 341.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.8% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Madison High School accounts for 32.2% of all Madison Public School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Madison Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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 Public School District school enrollment varies 2.8× across entities

Madison Public School District school enrollment ranges from 275 students (lowest) to 761 students (highest), a spread of 486 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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 Public School District student-counselor ratio is 341:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Madison Public School District is typically wider than the Madison Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Madison Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 8.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.5%
Federal
22.9%
State
73.6%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
474 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,612
Studio/mo
$1,822
1 BR/mo
$2,205
2 BR/mo
$2,761
3 BR/mo
$3,137
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$114,162
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 Public School District.

White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 2.5%
Asian 7.9%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
22 AP courses total
341.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Madison Public School District

School Enrollment
Madison High School
761
Madison Junior School
555
Central Avenue School
492
Torey J. Sabatini School
281
Kings Road School
275

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Madison Public School District?

Madison Public School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,520 students.

How much does Madison Public School District spend per student?

Madison Public School District spends $25,460 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #474 in New Jersey.

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

The average teacher salary in Madison Public School District is $114,162 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Madison Public School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Madison Public School District?

Madison Public School District students are 71.8% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 2.5% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Madison Public School District?

Madison Public School District has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #474 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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