Original Research by School Decision on Madison H S
Madison High School is a mid-sized public high school located in the northeast section of San Antonio, serving grades 9 through 12 as part of North East ISD. The enrollment includes a substantial share of students from low-income households, and the student body is majority Hispanic, with a smaller representation of white, Black, and Asian students.
The most recent state assessment data shows mixed academic outcomes. In math, a little more than about three-quarters of students demonstrate approaches-level proficiency, but the share meeting the higher achievement levels drops considerably, with less than half meeting grade-level standards. In English language arts, the proportion approaching proficiency sits below three-quarters, with a much smaller fraction reaching mastery. Science is the school's strongest area, where the vast majority approach proficiency and a significant portion meet or exceed standards. Social studies shows solid approaches-level performance but modest mastery rates. Across all subjects combined, roughly four in five students approach proficiency, about half meet grade-level standards, and a small fraction achieve mastery. The math gap between approaches and meets proficiency stands out as a particular area where students are advancing into high school coursework but not yet demonstrating command of grade-level content. A parent may want to look into the school's math support and intervention structure directly with the school.
One year of data limits what can be said about academic trends or momentum. Comparison data for Madison against other districts in Bexar County was not available, so understanding how the school's results position it within its county context would require asking the district for that context.
The school's locale sits within San Antonio, a fast-growing city anchored by healthcare, military, and IT sectors, with an economy strong enough that median household income reaches a comfortable level. The immediate housing market around the 78247 zip code shows median home values below the state benchmark and rents below state levels as well; affordability metrics suggest the rent-to-income ratio is moderate, making the area more accessible than many parts of the region. San Antonio overall is experiencing rapid suburban and mixed-use development, with notable growth neighborhoods including those in the northeast, though the school's specific neighborhood context was not detailed in available sources.
Civil rights data and program offerings for the school were not available. Special education enrollment numbers and English learner counts are also missing from the data. A graduation rate was not provided, likely because the school serves all four high school grades and the state may not report interim metrics at the school level, but North East ISD should have that information. Detailed staffing, discipline records, and course access information were also not reported.
For a parent evaluating Madison, the takeaway is a school with solid overall approaches-level proficiency across the board and particular strength in science, but a meaningful gap in math where a large share of students are not yet meeting standards. Whether that reflects curriculum scope, instructional time, support resources, or student composition is a question best answered by the school and district directly. The locale is a stable, growing part of San Antonio with reasonable housing affordability, and the school serves a population of students from moderate-income households who may benefit from understanding what specific supports and academic pathways are available within the building.
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