Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, Madison Area Memorial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Area Memorial High School's ranking?
Madison Area Memorial High School is ranked #224 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Madison Area Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Madison Area Memorial High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Madison Area Memorial High School?
184 students attend Madison Area Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Madison Area Memorial High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Area Memorial High School?
Madison Area Memorial High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madison Area Memorial High School offer ?
Madison Area Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison Area Memorial High School part of?
Madison Area Memorial High School is part of RSU 59/MSAD 59 School District.
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