MADISON, Wis. — The Madison Metropolitan School District will keep its current unweighted grade point average system for high school students.
MMSD said this decision allows them to focus on strengthening advising systems that help students choose course work aligned with their higher-education goals, and enhancing support structures.
The district came to this decision after:
- Analyzing results from the 2025 Weighted Grades Survey, completed by students in grades 8–12, their families and staff.
- Reviewing policies and practices from more than 50 surrounding districts.
- Using current MMSD student data to explore the potential impact of different weighted GPA models.
- Examining how colleges, especially those most frequently attended by MMSD graduates, evaluate student transcripts.
- Consulting with the MMSD Advanced Learning Department and representatives from each of the district’s high schools.
Weighted GPA’s assigns higher point values to advanced courses such as Advanced Placement, dual-credit and honors classes…