Madison Metropolitan School District

Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is a public school district headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Serving over 25,000 students across 52 schools, it is the second-largest school district in the state.

The district encompasses approximately 74 square miles, including the cities of Madison and Fitchburg, the villages of Shorewood Hills and Maple Bluff, and the towns of Blooming Grove and Burke.

Educational Structure

MMSD offers a comprehensive educational experience from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It comprises 32 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 6 high schools.

The district also provides early childhood programs and alternative education options at the secondary level to meet diverse student needs.

Programs and Services

The district is committed to fostering a thriving school community where every student is prepared for responsible engagement in linguistically and culturally diverse local and global communities.

To support this, MMSD offers a range of programs and services, including:

• Multilingual Programs & Services: These aim to provide equitable access to high-quality multilingual, multicultural, and global education. Programs include Developmental Bilingual Education (DBE), Dual-Language Immersion (DLI), English as a Second Language (ESL), and support for English Language Learners (ELL).
• Special Education Services: Ensures all students with disabilities receive a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Services include speech and language therapy, deaf and hard of hearing instruction, audiology, vision instruction, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
• Student Services: Provides support in attendance, behavior, physical and mental health, guidance, psychology, restorative practices, social work, special education, and Section 504 services to enhance student success and promote overall wellness.
• Social Services: Works collaboratively to support healthy, safe, and thriving school communities, focusing on culture and climate, school-based support teams, mental health, well-being, and health services.

Mission and Strategic Framework

The district's mission is to collaborate with students, families, staff, and community resources to provide supports that increase student access to instruction and reduce barriers to success.

By promoting wellness for the whole child, MMSD aims to prepare every student to be college, career, and community-ready upon graduation.

MMSD's commitment to equity and excellence is evident in its strategic framework, focusing on building capacity, establishing a culture of excellence, and striving for equity for all students.

Location

• Madison, WI, USA