Serving 474 students in grades 2-3, Madison 2-3 Center - 19 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Madison 2-3 Center - 19's student population of 474 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison 2-3 Center - 19 is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
14%
Asian
19%
2%
Hispanic
39%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
37%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison 2-3 Center - 19's ranking?
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 is ranked #556 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Madison 2-3 Center - 19?
474 students attend Madison 2-3 Center - 19.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Madison 2-3 Center - 19 students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison 2-3 Center - 19?
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Madison 2-3 Center - 19 offer ?
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Madison 2-3 Center - 19 part of?
Madison 2-3 Center - 19 is part of Huron School District 02-2.
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