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Madison Metropolitan School District

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545 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53703
Dane County
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PH: (608) 663-1607
FAX: (608) 204-0341

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 24,670 students
  • 54 schools

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 WKCE-CRT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 69% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 73% (2009)
 73% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Social Studies
 83% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 91% in 2009.

Science
 66% (2009)
 68% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Science was 75% in 2009.

Language Arts
 66% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 75% in 2009.

Math
 73% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2009.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 72% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

Math
 70% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 75% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2009.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 80% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2009.

Social Studies
 77% (2009)
 74% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2009.

Science
 71% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 74% in 2009.

Language Arts
 60% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 62% in 2009.

Math
 72% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
 67% (2009)
 66% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2009.

Social Studies
 67% (2009)
 65% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 75% in 2009.

Science
 61% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Science was 71% in 2009.

Language Arts
 61% (2009)
 61% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 62% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Wisconsin used the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination - Criterion-Referenced Tests (WKCE-CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in math and reading, and in grades 4, 8 and 10 in language arts, science and social studies.
  • The WKCE-CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wisconsin.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 242221
Graduating class of 2005 242221
Graduating class of 2004 242221

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 242121
Graduating class of 2005 242120
Graduating class of 2004 232120

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 242221
Graduating class of 2005 252221
Graduating class of 2004 252221

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 242221
Graduating class of 2005 242221
Graduating class of 2004 242221

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 242221
Graduating class of 2005 242221
Graduating class of 2004 242221
1Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200661%
Graduating class of 200561%
Graduating class of 200462%
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores represent results for students in grade 12 who took the ACT as juniors or seniors.
  • Because of changes in state enrollment collections in 2004-2005, participation rates for the graduating class of 2005 should be interpreted with caution.

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: WI Dept. of Public Instruction, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic52%77%
Black, not Hispanic23%11%
Hispanic14%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander10%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,355$10,248
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support11%9%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures18%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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