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MADISON DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
11
Schools
5,758
Students
$8,848
Per-Pupil Spend
-38% nat'l
32.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
93.2%
Graduation Rate
+6.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MADISON DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 5,758 students across 11 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $8,848 is below the national average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04277
BURTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04646
HIBBARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04275
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04351
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–04394
MADISON ONLINE ELEMENTARYKG–0612
SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARYKG–04293
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MADISON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–091,247
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL04–06818
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL06–12167
MADISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL10–121,278
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,848-38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
23%
State
55.6%
Local (property tax)
22.7%
Federal
21.7%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
5,758
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.2%
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.2% graduation rate — 6.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,848, spending is 38% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MADISON DISTRICT?
MADISON DISTRICT has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,758 students.
What is the graduation rate for MADISON DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 93.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MADISON DISTRICT spend per student?
MADISON DISTRICT spends $8,848 per pupil — 38% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MADISON DISTRICT?
32% of students in MADISON DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MADISON DISTRICT?
No, MADISON DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MADISON DISTRICT serve?
MADISON DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.