Serving 152 students in grades 5-8, Madison Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Top Rankings
Madison Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#307 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Junior High School's ranking?
Madison Junior High School is ranked #307 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Madison Junior High School?
152 students attend Madison Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Madison Junior High School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Junior High School?
Madison Junior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madison Junior High School offer ?
Madison Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Junior High School part of?
Madison Junior High School is part of RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District.
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