University of Wisconsin–Madison

MEP Partner: Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD)

Madison Metropolitan School District logo

The Madison Metropolitan School District has a simple but bold vision — that every school will be a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career and community. MMSD is focused on becoming a model urban school district that serves children and families through strategic capacity-building, establishing a culture of excellence, and striving for equity for all students. For more on the district’s goals and vision, follow MMSD’s Strategic Framework.

52

schools
Community schools: 4

100

languages spoken
Schools offering dual language immersion: 20

  • Serves over 25,000 students in 52 schools
  • Second largest school district in Wisconsin
  • Encompasses 74 square miles
  • Serves cities of Madison and Fitchburg, the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills, and the towns of Blooming Grove, Burke, and Madison

Student Diversity

  • Black/African-American: 18%
  • Asian: 8%
  • Latino: 24%
  • White: 40%
  • Two or more races: 10%

  • English language learners: 26%
  • Advanced learners: 23%
  • Students receiving special education services: 15%