- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, ME
Madison Area Memorial H S
Federal NCES profile for Madison Area Memorial H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231456000998
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Area Memorial H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Area Memorial H S has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Area Memorial H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Madison, ME.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
184 on latest CCD 231456000998 · Madison, ME High · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 10.2:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Elementary School (239 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Madison. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Madison Area Memorial H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
239 students
- This school
Madison Area Memorial H S
184 students
- Madison Junior
Madison Junior High School
152 students
What this shows Madison Area Memorial H S reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Area Memorial H S compares
Madison Area Memorial H S vs Maine and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 37% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maine - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,577
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 59/Msad 59 reports $21,577 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Area Memorial H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Area Memorial H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Area Memorial H S
How many students attend Madison Area Memorial H S?
Madison Area Memorial H S has 184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Area Memorial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Area Memorial H S is 10.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Area Memorial H S?
46.7% of students at Madison Area Memorial H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Area Memorial H S?
Madison Area Memorial H S has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Area Memorial H S rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Area Memorial H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Madison, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 59/Msad 59?
Besides Madison Area Memorial H S, Rsu 59/Msad 59 also operates Madison Elementary School (239 students) and Madison Junior High School (152 students). See the Rsu 59/Msad 59 district page for the complete list.