Madison Elementary School

Summary:

Madison Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 287. The school is part of the Wood County Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Madison Elementary has historically been a high-performing school, ranking in the top 25% of West Virginia elementary schools, its performance has declined in recent years, dropping from a top 10 ranking in 2018-2019 to a ranking of 128 out of 368 schools in 2023-2024. The school has a higher percentage of white students (88.5%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of minority students (11.5%) compared to the nearby schools like Martin Elementary School and Gihon Elementary School. Additionally, Madison Elementary has performed exceptionally well for female students, ranking in the top 25% of West Virginia elementary schools for this subgroup, but its performance for male students, special education students, and English language learners has been below average.

Another notable factor is the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Madison Elementary, with 61.34% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the state average. This suggests that addressing the unique needs of this student population could be a key factor in improving the school's overall performance, which currently ranks on par or slightly below average compared to nearby schools in the Wood County Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1426 32nd St
       Parkersburg, WV  26104-1844


(304) 420-9563

District: Wood County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
128th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,729 Help


Students who attend Madison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Van Devender Middle School
High:    Parkersburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.5%
Two or more races:
5.6%
Hispanic:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Madison Elementary School ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 12th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Wood County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.5%), two or more races (5.6%), Hispanic (3.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 5th best among 16 elementary schools in the Wood County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Madison Elementary School is $12,729, which is the 8th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Wood County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Madison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison Elementary School 128th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Madison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Wood County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood County Schools 6th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Madison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 65.60 115th 420 72.6%
2010 50.36 207th 427 51.5%
2011 56.90 153rd 426 64.1%
2012 51.00 192nd 426 54.9%
2013 48.59 210th 428 50.9%
2014 70.18 75th 422 82.2%
2015 78.99 44th 408 89.2%
2016 67.19 95th 402 76.4%
2017 69.40 91st 399 77.2%
2018 72.59 86th 392 78.1%
2019 87.87 24th 383 93.7%
2021 86.27 31st 380 91.8%
2022 80.77 45th 375 88.0%
2023 67.54 95th 368 74.2%
2024 59.88 128th 368 65.2%
See the entire list of West Virginia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.24 44th 218 79.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.05 40th 98 59.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.33 16th 377 95.8%
2023 34.75 130th 180 27.8%
2024 31.74 138th 183 24.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.13 65th 382 83.0%
2018 76.76 44th 368 88.0%
2021 90.57 5th 335 98.5%
2022 85.53 17th 347 95.1%
2023 79.74 32nd 333 90.4%
2024 64.87 77th 336 77.1%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.32 195th 381 48.8%
2018 69.28 90th 366 75.4%
2019 65.94 89th 339 73.7%
2021 84.39 30th 322 90.7%
2022 85.60 23rd 325 92.9%
2023 64.44 90th 317 71.6%
2024 63.56 90th 316 71.5%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.28 52nd 382 86.4%
2018 68.96 85th 364 76.6%
2019 93.80 6th 338 98.2%
2021 81.81 36th 333 89.2%
2022 70.26 64th 330 80.6%
2023 65.85 82nd 322 74.5%
2024 48.46 169th 325 48.0%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.59 34th 187 81.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.06 54th 156 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Madison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.12 101st 382 73.6%
2018 75.17 67th 374 82.1%
2019 89.68 18th 373 95.2%
2021 88.17 28th 376 92.6%
2022 81.81 41st 373 89.0%
2023 68.99 86th 366 76.5%
2024 63.58 113th 367 69.2%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)
82%

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Open Quote PTA and Title 1 provide many activities for students and families. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 12, 2022

Open Quote We have been going to Madison Since my Son was in 3rd grade. Is Sister us now in 4th grade. All the staff has always been very great and able to talk to us as parents and even offer the kids tutoring hours. There are many extra events thar families can attend. I will truly miss been at Madison after Next. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 12, 2022

Open Quote Excellent school! Great teachers & staff members! Involved PTA! Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, December 12, 2022

Open Quote Love this school! Close Quote


by a teacher
Monday, December 12, 2022

Open Quote Excellent school - caring staff! Close Quote


by a principal
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Open Quote Wonderful school! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Open Quote I have two children here, 1st and 5th and we’ve had an amazing experience with all of the staff! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 8, 2019

Open Quote We love this school. The entire staff work so hard with the kids and community to make this a special place. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 7, 2019

Open Quote Madison has been an excellent educational home for all of my children. They’ve learned so much academically and socially in their time there. Being part of a Leader in Me school has also taught them important, lifelong skills. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 7, 2019

Open Quote Wonderful school! Great teachers, great programs, and an active & thriving pta. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 7, 2019

Open Quote Absolutely love this school! The educators go above and beyond for the students. Thankful for the A+ education that my children have received there. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Open Quote This past year has not been the best year for Madison mostly due to the new principal Mrs. Lauderman. From my understanding this principal transferred from Williamstown. This principal is no Mrs. Mannix which had been the principal for the five years previous. She isn't approachable and I have never see her when dropping off my children in the mornings or picking them up after school. Mrs. Mannix was always available if needed and loved all of the children. Mrs. Mannix welcomed the students into the school each morning and assisted in their dismissal each afternoon. I have never seen the new principal in the mornings or after school. She must be preparing for another one of her boring reduntant morning lectures for the children in the gym. She has lengthy lectures each morning before sending the children into their classrooms. Yet she can't understand why many of the children are inattentive, fidgeting, and or talking with their peers durng her lectures. I couldn't imagine being a five or six year old and listening each morning about the importance of being a leader, blah blah blah. I'm much older and I have difficulty staying focused during her lectures. She focuses on teaching them her morals and values instead of being most concerned with their education. This principal has been a disgrace to the school. She is absolutely ridiculous and I know there are many other parents that are also very upset. The majority of the teachers are still very good but like any other school some are also bad. The school lack its own good leadership yet that is all this principal has talked about this year! Very very concerning!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Madison Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 235 235
1990 245 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1991 257 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1992 281 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1993 273 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1994 270 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 267 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1996 267 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1997 271 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 272 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1999 281 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2000 287 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 267 4 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 273
2002 259 13 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 259 13 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 289 8 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 324 9 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 350 11 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 381 7 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 364 13 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2009 323 12 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2010 311 11 9 9 1 0 21 0 362
2011 297 11 5 10 1 0 23 0 347
2012 289 11 7 6 0 0 23 0 336
2013 316 11 5 7 0 0 19 0 358
2014 325 11 5 5 0 0 12 0 358
2015 324 14 2 9 0 0 13 0 362
2016 306 12 1 8 0 0 17 0 344
2017 285 16 0 10 0 0 22 0 333
2018 304 15 2 9 0 0 8 0 338
2019 277 13 1 7 0 0 10 0 308
2020 271 11 0 4 0 1 4 0 291
2021 250 6 1 5 0 0 7 0 269
2022 255 6 0 8 0 0 17 0 286
2023 254 6 1 10 0 0 16 0 287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Madison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 235 19.0 12.3 n/a
1990 249 19.0 13.1 32.9
1991 261 21.0 12.4 34.1
1992 285 23.0 12.3 36.1
1993 274 23.0 11.9 39.8
1994 275 21.0 13.1 47.6
1995 271 23.0 11.8 37.3
1996 271 23.0 11.8 37.3
1997 272 24.0 11.3 40.8
1998 276 24.0 11.5 38.8
1999 286 24.0 11.9 51.7
2000 292 24.0 12.2 51
2001 273 24.0 11.4 45.4
2002 276 22.0 12.5 53.6
2003 276 22.0 12.5 53.6
2004 303 22.5 13.5 57.1
2005 340 24.0 14.2 52.1
2006 372 23.5 15.8 50
2007 396 23.5 16.9 43.7
2008 385 23.5 16.4 49.9
2009 341 20.5 16.6 66.3
2010 362 21.5 16.8 68.5
2011 347 23.4 14.7 64.3
2012 336 22.0 15.2 64.6
2013 358 21.0 17.0 70.4
2014 358 22.0 16.2 68.4
2015 362 22.0 16.4 66
2016 344 22.0 15.6 70.1
2017 333 22.0 15.1 55.3
2018 338 22.0 15.3 66
2019 308 21.5 14.3 66.2
2020 291 22.0 13.2 70.1
2021 269 23.0 11.6 61.3
2022 286 22.0 13.0 n/a
2023 287 23.4 12.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Madison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 235 19.0 12.3 n/a
1990 249 19.0 13.1 32.9
1991 261 21.0 12.4 34.1
1992 285 23.0 12.3 36.1
1993 274 23.0 11.9 39.8
1994 275 21.0 13.1 47.6
1995 271 23.0 11.8 37.3
1996 271 23.0 11.8 37.3
1997 272 24.0 11.3 40.8
1998 276 24.0 11.5 38.8
1999 286 24.0 11.9 51.7
2000 292 24.0 12.2 51
2001 273 24.0 11.4 45.4
2002 276 22.0 12.5 53.6
2003 276 22.0 12.5 53.6
2004 303 22.5 13.5 57.1
2005 340 24.0 14.2 52.1
2006 372 23.5 15.8 50
2007 396 23.5 16.9 43.7
2008 385 23.5 16.4 49.9
2009 341 20.5 16.6 66.3
2010 362 21.5 16.8 68.5
2011 347 23.4 14.7 64.3
2012 336 22.0 15.2 64.6
2013 358 21.0 17.0 70.4
2014 358 22.0 16.2 68.4
2015 362 22.0 16.4 66
2016 344 22.0 15.6 70.1
2017 333 22.0 15.1 55.3
2018 338 22.0 15.3 66
2019 308 21.5 14.3 66.2
2020 291 22.0 13.2 70.1
2021 269 23.0 11.6 61.3
2022 286 22.0 13.0 n/a
2023 287 23.4 12.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Madison Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,014 (15.8%) $10,714 (84.2%) $12,728

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Madison Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 24th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 95th of 368 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)76.553.3
 23.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)61.467.1
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary School)67.753.3
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)54.555
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)6561.8
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)57.958
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary School)57.570.6
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)56.858.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison Elementary School)64.431
 33.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)5548.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Madison Elementary School)62.250
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)53.757
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Madison Elementary School)68.935.7
 33.2%
   5th Grade Science (Wood County Schools)46.542.3
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students308287
 6.8%
African American136
 53.8%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic710
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White277254
 8.3%
Two or More Races1016
 60%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Elementary School

Madison Elementary School ranks 128th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Madison Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Van Devender Middle School
High : Parkersburg High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Madison Elementary School.

Students at Madison Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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