Enrollment
857
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trumbull, CT
Madison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090462000933
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Trumbull · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Trumbull, CT.
School address
District: Trumbull School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090462000933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Middle School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Middle School
Madison Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Trumbull, Connecticut, enrolling 857 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 91% of state schools at 857 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 286 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Trumbull's middle schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Middle School (792 students): Madison Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 13.7:1).
Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students) and Hillcrest Middle School (792 students) alongside Madison Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madison Middle School compares
Madison Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 67% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 77% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,688
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Asian 10.9%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Madison Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trumbull School District, which includes Madison Middle School.
$20,688
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 17.0%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Madison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trumbull High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booth Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middlebrook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar middle schools in Trumbull
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~857 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Middle School
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has 857 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trumbull, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Middle School?
12.0% of students at Madison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Middle School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Trumbull, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Middle School rank among public schools in Trumbull?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Trumbull, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trumbull on the city page.
Is Madison Middle School a good school?
Madison Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Trumbull School District?
Besides Madison Middle School, Trumbull School District also operates Trumbull High School (2,152 students), Hillcrest Middle School (792 students), and Booth Hill School (522 students). See the Trumbull School District district page for the complete list.
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