Middle Schools in Madison School District (Lenawee)

Madison Middle School is the sole middle school within the Madison School District (Lenawee), serving grades 6 through 8 in Adrian, Michigan, with an enrollment of 388 students. This single-school district offers a focused look at how one institution performs across multiple metrics, providing a clear picture for parents considering this area.

For parents, the most important takeaway is that Madison Middle School shows distinct academic strengths and weaknesses. The school shines brightest in 8th grade Social Studies, where 59.8% of students are proficient—nearly 10 points above the state average. It also outperforms the state in 7th grade ELA (43.2% vs. 38.4%) and 7th grade Math (36.5% vs. 33.3%). However, 6th grade scores lag behind state averages, particularly in Math (24% vs. 31.9%), and 8th grade PSAT scores in both ELA and Math fell significantly year-over-year. A notable bright spot is the 7th grade Math turnaround, which jumped 8.7 percentage points in one year, suggesting effective interventions that could be replicated. The school also maintains a chronic absenteeism rate of 22.6%, which is better than both the district (27.6%) and state (27.9%) averages, a positive sign for consistent learning.

Despite these pockets of excellence, the school's overall state ranking has slipped gradually from the 66th percentile (2023-2024) to the 61st percentile (2025-2026), even while maintaining a 3-star rating. This suggests the school is holding steady in absolute terms, but other Michigan schools are improving faster. With nearly 48% of students economically disadvantaged, the school's above-state performance in several upper-grade subjects is noteworthy. However, the declining PSAT scores and the significant gap between Social Studies (59.8%) and 6th grade Math (24%) proficiency highlight areas needing attention. The pattern of improving performance as students advance from 6th to 8th grade suggests effective remediation, but parents should watch foundational math skills and the downward PSAT trend closely.