Enrollment
115
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, 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 317323000599
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 54
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.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 57.5%
- 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 #1 of 4 public schools in Madison, NE.
School address
District: Madison Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317323000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Middle School
Madison Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Madison, Nebraska, enrolling 115 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 57.5% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 115 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (21%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 58 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Madison Public Schools also operates Madison Elementary School (248 students) and Madison High School (162 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 86% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 64% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
White 20.9%
Asian 10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Madison Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison Public Schools, which includes Madison Middle School.
$15,723
Per student
-11%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.1%
State 11.9%
Federal 15.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Preschool | Smaller | 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
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Middle School
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has 115 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison Middle School?
57.5% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Madison, 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, 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 Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
Is Madison Middle School a good school?
Madison Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Madison Public Schools?
Besides Madison Middle School, Madison Public Schools also operates Madison Elementary School (248 students), Madison High School (162 students), and Madison Preschool (55 students). See the Madison Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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