- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Platte, NE
Madison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310002201327
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in North Platte · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Madison Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in North Platte, NE.
School address
District: North Platte Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310002201327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Madison Middle School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 310002201327 · North Platte, NE Middle · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 12.5:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: North Platte High School (1,145 students)
Madison Middle School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Madison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Platte H
North Platte High School
1,145 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
513 students
- Jefferson Elem 329
Jefferson Elementary School
329 students
- Lincoln Elemen 316
Lincoln Elementary School
316 students
- This school 263
Madison Middle School
263 students
- Mcdonald Eleme 247
Mcdonald Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Madison Middle School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madison Middle School compares
Madison Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 38% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Madison Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Platte Public Schools reports $13,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdonald Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madison Middle School
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has 263 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Platte, NE. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% 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?
42.6% of students at Madison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Middle School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in North Platte, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 North Platte?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #3 of 12 public schools in North Platte, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Platte on the city page.
What other schools are in North Platte Public Schools?
Besides Madison Middle School, North Platte Public Schools also operates North Platte High School (1,145 students), Adams Middle School (513 students), and Jefferson Elementary School (329 students). See the North Platte Public Schools district page for the complete list.