Madison Metropolitan is a large urban district in Dane County, Wisconsin, serving 25,155 students across 54 schools. The district experienced a 1.3 percent enrollment decline from the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 with 2,064 educators.
Academic performance metrics fall below state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 45.4 percent compared to the state average of 55.1 percent, while reading proficiency is 49.3 percent against a state average of 53.0 percent. The graduation rate of 87.9 percent trails the state average of 95.3 percent. Chronic absenteeism at 31.0 percent represents a notable operational challenge.
The student population reflects significant diversity and economic complexity. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 46.1 percent of enrollment, English learners account for 21.4 percent, and 16.3 percent receive special education services. Racial composition includes 39.1 percent White, 25.9 percent Hispanic, 18.0 percent Black, and 7.2 percent Asian students.
The district operates with a $497.9 million total budget and per-pupil spending of $9,227, exceeding the state average of $8,868. Funding relies heavily on local sources at 74.3 percent, with state revenue contributing 19.3 percent and federal funding 6.4 percent. This revenue structure indicates significant dependence on local property tax support within an urban, economically diverse community.
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Total Students
25,155
Schools
54
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,227
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
45.4%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Percentage of students Meeting or Advanced performance levels
Critical checkpoints for student readiness