Top Rankings
Madison Community Unit School District 12 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 603 students in Madison Community Unit School District 12. 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 Community Unit School District 12 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
603 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Madison Community Unit School District 12, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#863 out of 865 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
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
92%
17%
% White
3%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,360 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,456 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,360
$22,430
Spending / Student
$22,456
$21,668
Best Madison Community Unit School District 12 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-7010
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-7010
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Bernard Long Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 876-6409
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Madison Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6409
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-6409
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Madison Community Unit School District 12?
Madison Community Unit School District 12 manages 4 public schools serving 603 students.
What is the rank of Madison Community Unit School District 12?
Madison Community Unit School District 12 is ranked #843 out of 864 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 Community Unit School District 12?
92% of Madison Community Unit School District 12 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 Community Unit School District 12?
Madison Community Unit School District 12 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Madison Community Unit School District 12's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,456 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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