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Madison Metropolitan School District

Wisconsin · Public School District
54
Schools
25,237
Students
$20,303
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
45.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-6pp vs nat'l
84.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Madison Metropolitan School District is a public school district in Wisconsin serving 25,237 students across 54 schools. It includes 32 elementary, 13 middle, 7 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 84.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,303 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (54)
Elementary Schools32 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allis ElementaryPK–05384
Cesar Chavez ElementaryPK–05607
Crestwood ElementaryPK–05272
Dr Virginia Henderson Elementary SchoolPK–05479
Elvehjem ElementaryPK–05418
Emerson ElementaryPK–05351
Franklin ElementaryPK–02297
Gompers ElementaryPK–05227
Hawthorne ElementaryPK–05307
Huegel ElementaryPK–05434
Kennedy ElementaryPK–05524
Lake View ElementaryKG–05267
Lapham ElementaryPK–02205
Leopold ElementaryPK–05624
Lincoln ElementaryPK–05374
Lindbergh ElementaryPK–05180
Lowell ElementaryPK–05334
Marquette Elementary03–05149
Mendota ElementaryPK–05308
Midvale ElementaryPK–02373
Milele Chikasa Anana Elementary SchoolPK–05430
Muir ElementaryPK–05403
Nuestro MundoCharterKG–05284
Olson ElementaryPK–05442
Orchard Ridge ElementaryPK–05255
Randall Elementary School03–05311
Sandburg ElementaryPK–05392
Schenk ElementaryKG–05390
Shorewood Hills ElementaryPK–05381
Stephens ElementaryPK–05493
Thoreau ElementaryPK–05415
Van Hise ElementaryKG–05431
Middle Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Badger Rock MiddleCharter06–0892
Black Hawk Middle06–08357
Cherokee Heights Middle06–08553
Hamilton Middle06–08725
Innovative & Alternative Middle06–080
James Wright Middle06–08256
Jefferson Middle06–08415
O'Keeffe Middle06–08452
Sennett Middle06–08623
Sherman Middle06–08401
Spring Harbor Middle06–08263
Toki Middle06–08578
Whitehorse Middle06–08452
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Capital High09–12139
East High09–121,649
Innovative High09–12132
LaFollette High09–121,482
Shabazz-City High09–12121
Vel Phillips Memorial High09–122,025
West High09–122,147
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
4K PK Off SitePK–PK615
Metro School04–1219
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,303+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
18%
73%
State
18.4%
Local (property tax)
72.6%
Federal
9.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
54
Schools
25,237
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.9%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateWisconsin →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,303 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 54 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Madison Metropolitan School District has 54 public schools, serving a total of 25,237 students.
What is the graduation rate for Madison Metropolitan School District?
The graduation rate is 84.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Madison Metropolitan School District spend per student?
Madison Metropolitan School District spends $20,303 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Madison Metropolitan School District?
46% of students in Madison Metropolitan School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Madison Metropolitan School District?
Yes — 2 of the 54 schools in Madison Metropolitan School District are charter schools.
What grade levels does Madison Metropolitan School District serve?
Madison Metropolitan School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Madison Metropolitan School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Madison Metropolitan School District is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.