Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Madrid High School

Q: Is Madrid High School a good school?

Madrid High School ranks 69 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

69^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 80% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Madrid High School is a public high school located in Madrid, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 200 students. The school is part of the Madrid Community School District, which is ranked 91 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Madrid High School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 92% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 74.7%. Similarly, the school's 10th-grade math and science proficiency rates were 80.4% and 92.2%, respectively, outpacing the state averages. Additionally, Madrid High School has maintained a strong 96.6% four-year graduation rate in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Perry High School, Ames High School, and Johnston Senior High School, Madrid High School stands out as a top performer. The school's consistent academic performance, coupled with its relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student, suggest that it provides a quality educational experience for its students.

195

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,049

Per pupil spending ?

18.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156

(515) 795-3240

District: Madrid Community School District

Feeder schools for Madrid High School:

Elementary:	Madrid Elementary School
Middle:	Madrid Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.6%

See top rated Iowa high schools

Compare Madrid High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 22nd percentile in 2015 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (81% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Iowa high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school81%

District avg81%

Iowa avg69%

69^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 58 pts since 2015

From bottom 22% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Iowa High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

91^st of 313Madrid Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	69 of 340	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	75.2	61 of 338	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	58.5	147 of 336	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.1	202 of 332	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.6	272 of 327	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	71.5	80 of 327	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	78.7	34 of 320	89.4%	★★★★☆
2017	65.9	116 of 325	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.9	180 of 320	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	32.5	254 of 324	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	67.7	112 of 322	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.3	166 of 351	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.9	205 of 351	41.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science92%+25 vs state

English Language Arts86%+13 vs state

Mathematics71%+4 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Madrid High School and help other families decide.

Rate Madrid High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Madrid High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madrid High School	Public	9-12	599 N Kennedy	Madrid	50156	Boone County	Madrid Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 795-3240	195	20	9.7	18.5%	183 (93.8%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	73	69^th of 340 public high schools	79.7%		75.2	61^st of 338 public high schools	82.0%	8	82.7	92.0	84.1	65.4	80.4	65.9	92.2	$15,049	$71	$14,978
Woodward Academy	Public	5-12	1251 334th St	Woodward	50276	Boone County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 438-3150	110	13	8.7	2.7%	58 (52.7%)	30 (27.3%)	15 (13.6%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)								(n/a)
Woodward-Granger High School	Public	9-12	306 W 3rd St	Woodward	50276	Dallas County	Woodward-Granger Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 438-2115	270	23	11.9	20.7%	260 (96.3%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	66.1	115^th of 340 public high schools	66.2%		60.1	146^th of 338 public high schools	56.8%	31	84.3	86.9	73.1	75.7	75.0	74.4	65.6	$21,963	$616	$21,347
Ballard High School	Public	9-12	701 Ballard Drive	Huxley	50124	Story County	Ballard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 597-2971	586	37	15.8	15.4%	544 (92.8%)	10 (1.7%)	24 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	73.1	68^th of 340 public high schools	80.0%		75.5	57^th of 338 public high schools	83.1%	11	85.9	82.2	76.4	79.6	80.9	82.9	71.7	$13,456	$266	$13,189
North Polk High School	Public	9-12	13930 NE 6th St	Alleman	50007	Polk County	North Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 984-3400	644	37	17.2	10.2%	590 (91.6%)	8 (1.2%)	26 (4.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.3%)	80.1	31^st of 340 public high schools	90.9%		87.2	12^th of 338 public high schools	96.4%	19	87.6	85.8	85.5	75.9	85.8	85.5	76.6	$14,567	$255	$14,312
Boone High School	Public	9-12	400 7th St	Boone	50036	Boone County	Boone Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 433-0890	704	51	13.9	30.7%	601 (85.4%)	10 (1.4%)	57 (8.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.1%)	56.5	168^th of 340 public high schools	50.6%		44.3	224^th of 338 public high schools	33.7%	56	86.2	82.5	58.1	70.4	71.9	57.5	77.8	$15,367	$528	$14,838
Dallas Center-Grimes High School	Public	9-12	2555 W 1st St	Grimes	50111	Dallas County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-9747	1,073	64	16.8	17.8%	922 (85.9%)	46 (4.3%)	57 (5.3%)	16 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.8%)	68.7	98^th of 340 public high schools	71.2%		65.7	116^th of 338 public high schools	65.7%	18	85.5	82.8	72.9	76.9	76.5	71.9	73.9	$12,103	$211	$11,892
Ankeny Centennial High School	Public	10-12	2220 NW State St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9610	1,470	88	16.6	16.5%	1,156 (78.6%)	75 (5.1%)	120 (8.2%)	38 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (5.1%)	81.5	27^th of 340 public high schools	92.1%		76.5	50^th of 338 public high schools	85.2%	23		89.4	80.7		84.6	79.5	82.7	$14,519	$200	$14,319
Perry High School	Public	9-12	1200 18th Street	Perry	50220	Dallas County	Perry Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 465-3503	549	37	15.0	54.5%	209 (38.1%)	24 (4.4%)	301 (54.8%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	42	231^st of 340 public high schools	32.1%					(n/a)	72.2	80.4	68.0	49.2	59.8	64.5	74.1	$15,194	$560	$14,633
Ames High School	Public	9-12	1801 Ridgewood Drive	Ames	50010	Story County	Ames Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 817-0600	1,440	82	17.5	29.9%	919 (63.8%)	145 (10.1%)	171 (11.9%)	113 (7.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (5.3%)	61.9	144^th of 340 public high schools	57.6%		62.6	132^nd of 338 public high schools	60.9%	12	77.7	77.6	74.8	73.0	73.5	75.4	72.9	$11,820	$335	$11,486

Frequently Asked Questions about Madrid High School

Is Madrid High School a good school?

Madrid High School ranks 69^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Madrid High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 195 students attended Madrid High School.

What district is Madrid High School in?

Madrid Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Madrid High School?

Students at Madrid High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Madrid High School?

Madrid High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Madrid Elementary School
Middle : Madrid Junior High School

Rate Madrid High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

IAIowa High School Rankings

IAIowa District Rankings

Schools in Madrid, IA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Madrid High School!

Latest Iowa data All new data »

2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.