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Madison Elementary

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Madison Elementary ranks 237 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

237^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Madison Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Madison, West Virginia, with 274 students enrolled. The school is part of the Boone County Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Madison Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 197 out of 408 schools in 2014-2015 to 237 out of 355 schools in 2024-2025, with a 2-star rating, the nearby Sherman Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 11 schools in the state and maintained a 5-star rating. Madison Elementary's student performance on state assessments is generally below the Boone County Schools and West Virginia state averages across grade levels and subject areas, particularly in 5th grade science.

The school has seen some variability in the performance of different student subgroups, with strong performance for Asian and Hispanic students, but weaker performance for White students and students with disabilities. Additionally, Madison Elementary's per-student spending of $11,332 in 2018-2019 is slightly higher than the state average, but lower than some of the nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio of 11.9 in 2023-2024 is also slightly higher than the nearby schools. These factors may contribute to the school's relatively lower performance compared to its peers.

267

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,332

Per pupil spending ?

57.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

150 Josephine Ave
Madison, WV 25130-1357

(304) 369-2241

District: Boone County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Two or more races:

1.9%

African American:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 52nd percentile in 2015 → 33rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the West Virginia average (41% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2015

!Science scores 11 pts below the West Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg48%

West Virginia avg46%

237^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 18 pts since 2015

From top 48% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 7Elementary Schools in the Boone County Schools

41^st of 55Boone County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	36.5	237 of 355	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.8	194 of 368	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.6	150 of 368	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.3	176 of 375	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.0	299 of 380	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.2	285 of 383	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.3	303 of 392	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	36.7	277 of 399	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.2	221 of 402	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	50.6	197 of 408	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.9	196 of 422	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.1	160 of 428	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.5	189 of 426	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	52.3	186 of 426	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.8	191 of 427	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	66.7	103 of 420	75.5%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	80.1	1 of 75	98.7%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	52.7	58 of 154	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.0	33 of 146	77.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	52.5	37 of 98	62.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	38.3	201 of 302	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.1	202 of 316	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.7	138 of 317	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.3	133 of 325	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	27.9	258 of 322	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.8	265 of 339	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.0	308 of 366	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	35.8	284 of 381	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	54.2	48 of 156	69.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	45.2	183 of 328	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.2	138 of 336	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.9	122 of 333	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.2	167 of 347	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	25.8	297 of 335	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.9	290 of 368	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	41.4	234 of 382	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	39.6	195 of 305	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.7	163 of 325	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.1	138 of 322	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.9	180 of 330	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.7	249 of 333	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.8	233 of 338	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.8	245 of 364	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.7	245 of 382	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	51.6	67 of 171	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.5	50 of 183	72.7%	★★★★☆
2023	49.8	90 of 180	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.5	144 of 258	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	46.7	170 of 377	54.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	33.8	254 of 353	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.5	207 of 367	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.5	154 of 366	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.8	175 of 373	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.7	297 of 376	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	31.6	279 of 373	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.6	292 of 374	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	33.8	282 of 382	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2017)99th percentile+68 vs school

Hispanic (2017)69th percentile+39 vs school

Disabled (2022)62nd percentile+9 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)62nd percentile+32 vs school

Special Education (2025)61st percentile+28 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)44th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)36th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)33rd percentile~ school

White (2025)28th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts45%-3 vs state

Mathematics43%-5 vs state

Science22%-11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, July 18, 2013

MES is one of the best schools in the area. My husband and I are happy with the staff and the curriculum. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 18, 2013

MES is located in a quiet neighborhood free from busy traffic and noise. They recently added a section to one end of the school that includes two new class rooms and an additional bathroom. This new addition was much needed to accommodate the increase number of students that are enrolling here. I think people who live in Boone County want their kids to go to MES instead of any other elementary in the county. It's a great school with wonderful teachers who truly care about the kids they teach. My child has been at MES for three years now and we would not consider ever moving him out. His grades have been excellent every year and I feel he is learning at a rapid pace. Keep up the good work MES staff! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The staff at MES are extremely caring and thoughtful to the children. On rainy days, they meet kids at the bus stop and walk them to the door under an umbrella. They send home weekly newsletters so parents know what to expect all week long. I love that my child is at MES. These are just a few of the ways they go above and beyond. Close Quote

Schools Near Madison Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2025)			WV Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			WV Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madison Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Josephine Ave	Madison	25130	Boone County	Boone County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 369-2241	267	23	11.6		255 (95.5%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	36.5	237^th of 355 public elementary schools	33.2%		46.8	194^th of 368 public elementary schools	47.3%	43	52.6	42.9	34.4	31.6	57.1	45.5	21.9	$11,332	$1,271	$10,062
Brookview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Learning Way	Foster	25081	Boone County	Boone County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 369-1012	317	30	10.5		313 (98.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.7	252^nd of 355 public elementary schools	29.0%		47	191^st of 368 public elementary schools	48.1%	61	26.3	39.5	42.1	26.3	39.5	52.6	39.5	$12,364	$2,067	$10,297
Ramage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	15908 Spruce River Rd	Danville	25053	Boone County	Boone County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 369-0763	196	20	9.8		190 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	55.2	150^th of 355 public elementary schools	57.7%		55.2	151^st of 368 public elementary schools	59.0%	1	70.0	36.8	57.1	65.0	63.2	32.1	21.4	$12,694	$1,968	$10,726
Van Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	338 Van High School Road	Van	25053	Boone County	Boone County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 245-8811	146	12	12.1		138 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	48.4	178^th of 355 public elementary schools	49.9%		34.2	261^st of 368 public elementary schools	29.1%	83	36.8	40.0	36.4	31.6	60.0	68.2	45.5	$14,285	$1,993	$12,292
Ashford-rumble Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1649 Ashford Nellis Rd	Ashford	25009	Boone County	Boone County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 836-5381	140	12	11.6		138 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	69.6	84^th of 355 public elementary schools	76.3%		53.9	157^th of 368 public elementary schools	57.3%	73	72.0	41.2	50.0	52.0	47.1	77.3	68.2	$12,434	$2,432	$10,002
Sherman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7487 Coal River Road	Comfort	25206	Boone County	Boone County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 837-8310	234	21	11.1		227 (97.0%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	92.1	11^th of 355 public elementary schools	96.9%		94	11^th of 368 public elementary schools	97.0%		72.5	70.8	63.6	77.5	75.0	95.5	50.0	$13,022	$1,536	$11,486
Chapmanville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	100 W Tiger Ln	Chapmanville	25508	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 855-3209	241	17	14.1		239 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)								$12,833	$1,759	$11,075
Chapmanville Intermediate School	Public	2-4	329 W Tiger Ln	Chapmanville	25508	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 855-0021	289	19	15.2		286 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.1	217^th of 355 public elementary schools	38.9%		34.4	259^th of 368 public elementary schools	29.6%	42	35.8	59.6		36.8	51.7			$12,178	$1,983	$10,195
Midway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	267 Midway Rd	Alum Creek	25003	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 756-3121	237	21	11.5		227 (95.8%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	43.2	203^rd of 355 public elementary schools	42.8%		41.7	228^th of 368 public elementary schools	38.0%	25	43.3	67.9	28.6	50.0	67.9	31.0	14.3	$11,171	$1,866	$9,305
Alum Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4540 Brounland Rd	South Charleston	25309	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-1935	151	11	14.3		139 (92.1%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	67.8	90^th of 355 public elementary schools	74.6%		38.2	244^th of 368 public elementary schools	33.7%	154	56.0	76.2	45.5	56.0	66.7	59.1	27.3	$14,648	$2,232	$12,416

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Madison Elementary?

Students at Madison Elementary are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Madison Elementary a good school?

Madison Elementary ranks 237^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Madison Elementary in?

Boone County Schools

How many students attend Madison Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 267 students attended Madison Elementary.

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