Madison Consolidated Schools, IN

Original Research by School Decision on Madison Consolidated Schools

Madison Consolidated Schools is a public school district serving a predominantly rural and small-town area within Jefferson County, Indiana. Covering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, the district enrolls a student body that is overwhelmingly white, with very small shares of Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, Black, and Native American students. The district operates three elementary schools, one junior high, and one high school, along with a separate elementary program, giving families a handful of neighborhood options on the elementary level.

Academically, the district's performance on the state's ILEARN assessments sits below the statewide average for proficiency in math, English language arts, science, and social studies across grades three through eight. In each subject, a majority of students did not reach the proficiency benchmark. That said, the district stands in the top quartile for overall proficiency when placed among Jefferson County's districts, which is a small cohort of only a few public school systems. So within its immediate county context, Madison Consolidated fares relatively well, but against Indiana as a whole, its test results place it in a lower tier. A parent looking at these scores would want to ask the schools what academic interventions and support structures are in place for students who are not yet meeting grade-level expectations.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate is above the midpoint among Jefferson County's districts, and the figure itself is high enough that it likely affects continuity of instruction for a meaningful share of students. Families may want to understand what attendance initiatives the district has tried and whether there are specific grade bands or schools where absenteeism is concentrated. Per-pupil current spending is in the upper range for the county, suggesting the district allocates relatively more resources per student than some nearby systems.

In terms of the community context, housing values in the zip codes served by the district fall around the state average, with a wide range from more modest to somewhat more expensive areas within the district's footprint. The broader economic picture shows an unemployment rate near the national level and median household income roughly in line with the national median. Home values have been rising at a pace above the state's year-over-year increase, which may matter for families considering a move into the area.

The district itself has not publicly reported any recent major changes such as boundary shifts, program additions, or facility plans that would be immediately relevant to a parent choosing a school. The available information is limited to basic directory and school listing data. That absence is itself a signal: a parent researching the district may need to contact the central office directly or attend a school board meeting to learn about upcoming initiatives or challenges.

For whom does this district make sense? A family moving into Jefferson County who values staying within a single public system from elementary through high school will find a straightforward structure. The district is not a high-performing one by state standards, so parents whose priority is strong academic metrics would want to explore options carefully and talk to principals about remediation and enrichment. The student body is not diverse, and the setting is largely rural and small-town rather than suburban or urban. The housing market is accessible at prices below many other parts of Indiana. The district's spending level suggests the system puts money into its schools, but the academic outcomes do not yet match that investment. A parent would be wise to ask where that money goes and whether recent initiatives have changed the trajectory.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,554

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 1%

White 89%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

28%

38%

Gr 4

20%

47%

Gr 5

35%

48%

Gr 6

28%

56%

Gr 7

41%

55%

Gr 8

43%

57%

Math

Gr 3

27%

48%

Gr 4

27%

60%

Gr 5

27%

49%

Gr 6

19%

48%

Gr 7

28%

46%

Gr 8

27%

46%

Science

Gr 4

24%

42%

Gr 6

23%

34%

Social studies

Gr 5

20%

42%

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

Deputy Elementary School

Anderson Elementary School

Lydia Middleton Elementary School

Madison Consolidated High School

Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch

Rykers' Ridge Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

37%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

41%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

31%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

30%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$244,972

Year-over-year change+8.1%

Range across 10 ZIP codes$216K to $323K

vs. state typical0.95x

vs. national typical0.67x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (10 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
47250	Madison	$241K	+6.1%	63.2%
47230	Deputy	$230K	+13.2%	15.3%
47231	Dupont	$224K	+11.7%	7.3%
47224	Madison	$323K	+11.2%	7.0%
47227	Commiskey	$270K	+9.1%	3.0%
47138	Lexington	$252K	+8.6%	1.8%
47043	Vevay	$238K	+4.8%	1.1%
47270	Paris Crossing	$240K	+11.1%	0.9%
47243	Hanover	$220K	+7.2%	0.2%
47170	Scottsburg	$216K	+5.6%	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,236/mo

Home price / national median income2.9x

Comparison

State typical home value$256,584 (+3.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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