- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, SD
Madison Middle School - 02
Federal NCES profile for Madison Middle School - 02, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 463960000364
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Middle School - 02 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Dakota median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Middle School - 02 has class sizes near the South Dakota median. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madison, SD.
School address
District: Madison Central School District 39-2 · South Dakota
NCES ID 463960000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Madison Middle School - 02 grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 463960000364 · Madison, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.9:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Elementary - 07 (515 students)
Madison Middle School - 02 grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Madison Middle School - 02 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary - 07
515 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School - 01
384 students
- This school
Madison Middle School - 02
270 students
What this shows Madison Middle School - 02 reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Middle School - 02 compares
Madison Middle School - 02 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 49% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Madison Middle School - 02 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Madison Central School District 39-2 reports $10,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Middle School - 02 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary - 07 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Middle School - 02's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Middle School - 02
How many students attend Madison Middle School - 02?
Madison Middle School - 02 has 270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, SD. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School - 02 is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Middle School - 02?
14.8% of students at Madison Middle School - 02 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Middle School - 02?
The largest demographic group at Madison Middle School - 02 is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Madison, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Middle School - 02?
Madison Middle School - 02 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 Middle School - 02 rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School - 02 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madison, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Madison Central School District 39-2?
Besides Madison Middle School - 02, Madison Central School District 39-2 also operates Madison Elementary - 07 (515 students) and Madison High School - 01 (384 students). See the Madison Central School District 39-2 district page for the complete list.