- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tallulah, LA
Madison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220105000779
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Tallulah · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Tallulah, LA.
School address
District: Madison Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220105000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Madison Middle School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 220105000779 · Tallulah, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 13.2:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tallulah Elementary School (295 students)
Madison Middle School grew from 244 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Madison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tallulah Eleme
Tallulah Elementary School
295 students
- Madison High S
Madison High School
280 students
- Wright Element
Wright Elementary School
264 students
- This school
Madison Middle School
238 students
- Christian Acre 56
Christian Acres Alternative School
56 students
What this shows Madison Middle School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Middle School compares
Madison Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 40% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 83% | - | - |
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.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$18,632
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Madison Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Madison Parish reports $18,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Madison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christian Acres Alternative School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Middle School
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has 238 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tallulah, LA. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 16% 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?
87.7% of students at Madison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Middle School is African American at 95.4% of enrollment, in Tallulah, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School 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 rank among public schools in Tallulah?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Tallulah, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tallulah on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Parish?
Besides Madison Middle School, Madison Parish also operates Tallulah Elementary School (295 students), Madison High School (280 students), and Wright Elementary School (264 students). See the Madison Parish district page for the complete list.