Madison School District places 8th for small and rural schools and 18th overall in the state.
Bridge Magazine began the Academic State Champs award back in 2011. It ranks Michigan’s schools from best to worst, based on student test scores and family socioeconomic status in an effort to recognize the classroom achievements of Michigan’s students.
“To a frustrating level, school test scores track the socioeconomic status of the children who walk through the doors. It’s not a coincidence that some of the school districts with highest raw test scores are in wealthy communities, or that struggling school districts are in poor ones.” -Ron French, Bridge Magazine
To level the playing field, Bridge Magazine and the Lansing-based research firm of Public Sector Consultants created a ranking system measuring student achievement of schools enrolling students of comparable family income.
“Madison School District staff continues to seek progressive educational opportunities for all students who attend Madison. We are fortunate to have staff who believe in providing a positive educational environment conducive to student learning and, it is fair to say, that students have responded.” –Jim Hartley, Superintendent
To learn how student data was collected and analyzed and which other Michigan schools made the list, read more here.
In addition to this recognition other significant recent achievements for Madison School District include the June 2013 district-wide accreditation by AdvancED, the most recognized and prestigious school accreditation organization in the world and US News & World Reports’ recognition of Madison High School as a 2013 Silver Award winner as one of Michigan’s top high schools. Madison Middle School is recognized as a 2012-13 National Title I Distinguished School, and Madison Elementary and Madison Middle schools are designated as Reward Schools by the Michigan Department of Education.
Madison School District is located in Madison Township near Adrian, Michigan. The District serves 1575 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Madison School District’s Mission is to “In cooperation with the community; enable each student to develop his or her full potential to be successful in an ever-changing world”.
For more information about Madison School District, click here, or speak with
- Jim Hartley, Superintendent: (517) 263-0741, JHartley@madison.k12.mi.us
- Ryan Rowe, Associate Superintendent: (517) 263-0741, Ryan.Rowe@madison.k12.mi.us