Madison Public Schools

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Madison Public Schools
Superintendent:Dr. James Dwyer (interim)
Business Administrator:Gary Lane
Address:359 Woodland Road
Madison, NJ 07940
Grade Range:K-12
School facilities:5
Enrollment:2,273 (as of 2008-09)[1]
Faculty (in FTEs):189.5
Student–teacher ratio:12.0
District Factor Group:I
Web site:http://www.madisonpublicschools.org
Ind. Per Pupil District
Spending 		Rank
(*) 		K-12
Average		 %± vs.
Average
1Budgetary Cost13,7115513,6320.6%
2Classroom Instruction7,928528,035-1.3%
6Support Services1,994452,166-7.9%
8Administrative Cost1,579551,37914.5%
10Operations & Maintenance1,677491,6740.2%
16Median Teacher Salary63,2406057,597
Data from NJDoE 2009 Taxpayers' Guide to Education Spending.[2]
*Of K-12 districts with 1,801-3,500 students. Lowest spending=1; Highest=70

The Madison Public Schools are a comprehensive community public school district that serves students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade from Madison, in Morris County, New Jersey, United States.

As of the 2008-09 school year, the district's five schools had an enrollment of 2,273 students and 189.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 12.0.[1]

The district is classified by the New Jersey Department of Education as being in District Factor Group "I", the second highest of eight groupings. District Factor Groups organize districts statewide to allow comparison by common socioeconomic characteristics of the local districts. From lowest socioeconomic status to highest, the categories are A, B, CD, DE, FG, GH, I and J.[3]

Average K-12 class sizes range from 19-22 students. 70% of faculty members possess advanced degrees, and all faculty members fulfill the Highly Qualified Teacher standards established by the federal No Child Left Behind legislation. 90% of Madison High graduates annually attend institutions of higher learning. Madison High School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Curriculum

The district provides a comprehensive K-12 curriculum of study in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages (Spanish, French, Italian, German), music, visual and performing arts, computer sciences, health and physical education. Educationally disabled students are provided with a full continuum of educational supports. Madison High School provides students with the opportunity to participate in 18 Advanced Placement Program courses. The schools partner with the Borough of Madison on the community-wide Rosenet computer network, and K-12 students have extensive access to computer technology.

Extracurricular activities

The Madison School District offers a comprehensive extracurricular program. Madison High School features 45 boys and girls athletic teams spanning 18 sports. Competing in the Suburban Division of the Northern Hills Conference, Madison High School teams have earned an ample array of conference, county and state titles. Music students participate in orchestra, band and chorus beginning in elementary school, and numerous Madison High School music students are chosen annually to participate in regional and state select performing groups. The schools also partner with the Madison-based New Jersey Playwrights Theater to provide playwriting and drama experiences to our students.

Schools

Madison Junior

Schools in the district (with 2008-09 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[4]) are:

Elementary schools

Middle School

High School

Administration

Core members of the district's administration are:[6]

  • Dr. James Dwyer, Interim Superintendent[7]
  • Gary Lane, Business Administrator / Board Secretary[8]

Noted alumni

Notable district alumni include:

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 District information for the Madison School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed February 8, 2011.
  2. ↑ Taxpayers' Guide to Education Spending April 2013, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed April 15, 2013.
  3. ↑ NJ Department of Education District Factor Groups (DFG) for School Districts, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed December 8, 2009.
  4. ↑ Data for the Madison Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed March 11,2011.
  5. ↑ Madison High School 2010 Report Card Narrative, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 28, 2008. "Madison High School also enjoys the benefits of our sending-receiving relationship with Harding Township, a nearby K-8 school district. Students from Harding and Madison become a cohesive class in their four years together. "
  6. ↑ Morris County School Directory, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed November 5, 2009.
  7. ↑ Superintendent, Madison Public Schools. Accessed March 11, 2011.
  8. ↑ Business Office Employees, Madison Public Schools. Accessed March 11, 2011.
  9. ↑ "They Got Game: Today they're all stars. But in school they were all-stars (well, some at least). Celebrities tell us which sports they played--and whether or not they made the cut.", In Style, May 1, 2004. "JANEANE GAROFALO - I played field hockey for Madison High School in New Jersey. I wasn't good, but I didn't mind the uniforms--they were like gym bloomers with skirts."
  10. ↑ Minutes of Madison Borough Council meeting, held January 5, 1999.

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Coordinates: 40°45′16″N 74°25′45″W / 40.754496°N 74.429093°W / 40.754496; -74.429093

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