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Madison CUSD 12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 603 students in Madison CUSD 12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Madison CUSD 12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
603 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Madison CUSD 12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#842 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
28%
# Black Students
556 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
92%
16%
# White Students
17 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
3%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
52
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,360 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,456 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$24,360
$21,964
Spending / Student (19-20)
$22,456
$21,218
Best Madison CUSD 12 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Bernard Long Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Senior High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-7010
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-7010
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Madison Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6409
Grades: 6-8
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison CUSD 12 School District?
Madison CUSD 12 School District manages 4 public schools serving 603 students.
What is the rank of Madison CUSD 12 School District?
Madison CUSD 12 School District is ranked #817 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Madison CUSD 12 School District?
92% of Madison CUSD 12 School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Madison CUSD 12 School District?
Madison CUSD 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Madison CUSD 12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,456 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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