Madison Middle School

Madison Middle School is a public middle school in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, serving 716 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bartlesville school district, which is ranked 145 out of 452 districts in the state.

In recent years, Madison Middle School has struggled academically, with its statewide ranking dropping from 52nd out of 238 Oklahoma middle schools in 2016-2017 to 155th out of 369 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the Bartlesville and Oklahoma state averages across all grades and subjects. Additionally, Madison Middle School has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.1% to 19.0%, which likely contributes to its academic challenges. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.74% to 62.01%, suggesting a significant population of students from low-income families.

Interestingly, the nearby Central Middle School, also part of the Bartlesville district, has consistently outperformed Madison Middle School on state assessments and has a higher statewide ranking, despite being located just 3.52 miles away. This suggests there may be factors within the school or community that contribute to the performance gap between the two schools. Additionally, the relatively strong performance of the Oklahoma Connections Academy Middle School, a public charter virtual school in the area, may indicate that some families are seeking alternative educational options.