Summary
Madison Middle is a public middle school located in Abilene, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 778 students. It is part of the Abilene Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 722 out of 961 school districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Madison Middle has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a ranking between 1,181 and 1,858 out of around 2,000-2,300 middle schools over the past 10 years. The school has received a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time period.
Madison Middle's test scores are consistently below the Abilene ISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's performance on STAAR assessments varies greatly by student subgroup, ranking particularly low for Hispanic, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, often in the bottom 10-20% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups. In contrast, the school performs better, though still below average, for Asian and Multi-racial students. Additionally, Madison Middle has had a relatively high dropout rate compared to the state average, ranging from 1.4% to 1.5% in recent years, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.2% to 70.31% in recent years.
When comparing Madison Middle to other nearby middle schools in the Abilene ISD, such as Mann Middle, Clack Middle, and Craig Middle, the performance gaps are significant. These schools, while still below the state average in many areas, consistently outperform Madison Middle on test scores and other metrics. One bright spot for Madison Middle is its performance on the STAAR Algebra I End-of-Course exam, where the school has significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages. However, the school's overall performance has generally declined over the past 5-10 years, with the school's rankings and ratings dropping from the 2-star to 1-star level.
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