Why MMSD

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) aims to prepare students for college, career and community. MMSD schools offer personalized learning, a rigorous curriculum, and support for students' social and emotional development.

Ranked #8

For top Pre-K- 12 schools by state^**

^{**According to Homestratospher}

Ranked #3

For best cities for working families⁺

^{+According to Elevate Data}

MMSD + Madison

Growing Together Since 1846

Comprised of 52 schools and 25,000 students, Madison is home to the Madison Metropolitan School District. MMSD is the 2nd largest school district in the state and boast an 88% graduation rate. Whether you 're enrolling your students into one of our exceptional schools or seeking a new career opportunity, Madison offers the MMSD community cutting-edge resources and opportunities that will propel you and your students to new heights.

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Why Choose MMSD?

Personalized learning: MMSD tailors instruction to meet each student's needs.
Rigorous curriculum: MMSD's curriculum reflects students' interests, languages and cultural identities.
Early college credit opportunities: MMSD offers a variety of opportunities for students to obtain college credit while in high school.
Social and emotional skills: MMSD teaches fundamental social and emotional skills.
Tuition-free kindergarten: MMSD offers tuition-free four-year-old kindergarten in public and private settings.

Youth-focused arts programs: MMSD students have the opportunity to play a strings instrument as early as 5th grade.
Digital devices: MMSD integrates digital devices into curriculum for students in grades 5-8 and La Follette High School.
Online program: MMSD offers a tuition-free online program for students in grades 6-12.
Community partnerships: MMSD partners with the community to develop strategies that prepare students for college, career and community.

MMSD At A Glance

Ensuring College, Career and Community Readiness

Secondary Schools Among the Best

Five schools ranked in the top 30 at their grade levels in the state

Elementary Standouts

Testimonials

"MMSD is a place you want to come back to. I'm on my college spring break, and I just got to see my former second grade teacher and play soccer with current elementary students. There's a lot of opportunities too, I was in Early College STEM Academy my junior and senior years of high school, and that was super helpful now that I'm in college."

–Ezra, alumni

"My teachers have been amazing, specifically during my high school experience. They not only challenged me but helped me explore my interests."

– Max, 12th grade, Memorial High School

I love working for MMSD, where I have the opportunity to be a part of a diverse community working with fantastic students and staff, focusing on equity and excellence for all."

–Kristin, Library Media Tech Specialist

Community Support

2024 Referenda

69% of voters voted "yes" to a $100 million operating referendum and 72% voted "yes" to a $507 million facilities referendum.

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2020 Referenda

76.4% of voters voted "yes" to a $33 million operating referendum was up by an even wider margin, with 79.6% voting "yes".

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When MMSD and community partners align, we create extensive supports, improve student outcomes and generate new opportunities that strengthen family, school and community.

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