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Madison Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

301^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 15% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Madison Elementary School in Parkersburg, WV, is a mid-sized school serving 264 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the highly-rated Wood County Schools district. After years of strong performance that earned it top ratings, the school has experienced a sudden and dramatic decline in the most recent school year, dropping to a 1-star rating and ranking 301st out of 355 elementary schools in West Virginia.

This sharp downturn is particularly concerning because it happened in just one year—the school was performing at the 67th percentile as recently as the previous school year. The decline is most pronounced among specific groups of students, including boys, students receiving special education services, and those from low-income households, all of whom saw their performance drop by 30 to 40 percentile points. The contrast with nearby schools is striking: Criss Elementary, just over a mile away, ranks in the 98th percentile with proficiency rates around 80% in both math and reading, while Greenmont Elementary and Gihon Elementary also rank in the top quarter of schools statewide. Even Emerson Elementary, less than half a mile away, ranks higher at the 46th percentile.

Current proficiency rates at Madison (39% in math and 38% in English language arts) fall well below district averages of 47% and 53%, respectively. Science proficiency has been a persistent weakness, with only 22% of 5th graders meeting standards. The school's per-student spending of $12,729 is comparable to higher-performing peers, suggesting the issue isn't funding but rather instructional effectiveness or support systems. The one bright spot is 5th-grade reading, where 42% of students are proficient—the school's strongest subject. For parents considering this school, the sudden nature of the decline warrants asking the district about recent changes in leadership, curriculum, or student support services, and what specific interventions are planned to reverse this trend.

264

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,739

Per pupil spending ?

61.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1426 32nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26104-1844

(304) 420-9563

District: Wood County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

5.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 76th percentile in 2016 → 15th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the West Virginia average (37% vs 44% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 61 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg50%

West Virginia avg44%

301^st of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 15%▼ down 61 pts since 2016

From top 24% (2016) to bottom 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 15Elementary Schools in the Wood County Schools

7^th of 55Wood 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
2026	24.3	301 of 355	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	61.1	117 of 355	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.9	128 of 368	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.5	95 of 368	74.2%	★★★★☆
2022	80.8	45 of 375	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	86.3	31 of 380	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	87.9	24 of 383	93.7%	★★★★★
2018	72.6	86 of 392	78.1%	★★★★☆
2017	69.4	91 of 399	77.2%	★★★★☆
2016	67.2	95 of 402	76.4%	★★★★☆
2015	79.0	44 of 408	89.2%	★★★★☆
2014	70.2	75 of 422	82.2%	★★★★☆
2013	48.6	210 of 428	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.0	192 of 426	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.9	153 of 426	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	50.4	207 of 427	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.6	115 of 420	72.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	64.6	34 of 187	81.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	50.1	40 of 98	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	34.7	217 of 300	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	70.5	61 of 302	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	90 of 316	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	90 of 317	71.6%	★★★★☆
2022	85.6	23 of 325	92.9%	★★★★★
2021	84.4	30 of 322	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	65.9	89 of 339	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	69.3	90 of 366	75.4%	★★★★☆
2017	49.3	195 of 381	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	53.1	54 of 156	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	24.6	281 of 315	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	65.5	86 of 328	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	64.9	77 of 336	77.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.7	32 of 333	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	85.5	17 of 347	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	90.6	5 of 335	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	76.8	44 of 368	88.0%	★★★★☆
2017	73.1	65 of 382	83.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	21.1	270 of 303	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	49.4	156 of 305	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.5	169 of 325	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	65.9	82 of 322	74.5%	★★★★☆
2022	70.3	64 of 330	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	36 of 333	89.2%	★★★★☆
2019	93.8	6 of 338	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	69.0	85 of 364	76.6%	★★★★☆
2017	77.3	52 of 382	86.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	64.2	44 of 218	79.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	21.7	155 of 165	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	40.6	99 of 171	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.7	138 of 183	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.7	130 of 180	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	81.3	16 of 377	95.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	32.0	267 of 353	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	71.3	74 of 353	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	113 of 367	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.0	86 of 366	76.5%	★★★★☆
2022	81.8	41 of 373	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	88.2	28 of 376	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	89.7	18 of 373	95.2%	★★★★★
2018	75.2	67 of 374	82.1%	★★★★☆
2017	66.1	101 of 382	73.6%	★★★★☆

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)

African American (2017)82nd percentile+5 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)80th percentile+3 vs school

Hispanic (2017)65th percentile-12 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)59th percentile-18 vs school

Female (2026)28th percentile+12 vs school

White (2026)24th percentile+9 vs school

Male (2026)11th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)11th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)6th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics39%~ state avg

English Language Arts38%-9 vs state

Science22%-12 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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

by a parent
Monday, December 12, 2022

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

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

by a teacher
Monday, December 12, 2022

Love this school! Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, December 12, 2022

Excellent school - caring staff! Close Quote

by a principal
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Wonderful school! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 9, 2019

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

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

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

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

by a parent
Monday, October 7, 2019

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

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1426 32nd St	Parkersburg	26104	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9563	264	22	12.0	61.3%	231 (87.5%)	5 (1.9%)	14 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	24.3	301^st of 355 public elementary schools	15.2%		61.1	117^th of 355 public elementary schools	67.0%	184	37.5	43.2	36.1	39.3	31.3	40.9	41.7	38.4	22.2	$12,739	$1,644	$11,094
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 36th St	Parkersburg	26104	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9528	361	30	12.0	56.8%	336 (93.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (1.9%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	45.4	192^nd of 355 public elementary schools	45.9%		59.3	125^th of 355 public elementary schools	64.8%	67	47.1	49.2	44.4	46.8	34.6	45.8	50.8	44.3	44.4	$12,447	$2,233	$10,214
Criss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 22nd St	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 420-9522	267	18	14.8	48.6%	239 (89.5%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	96.2	5^th of 355 public elementary schools	98.6%		95	7^th of 355 public elementary schools	98.0%	2	77.5	72.2	79.9	77.5	75.0	77.8	87.1	80.4	72.6	$9,356	$699	$8,656
Jefferson Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1103 Plum St	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9554	475	56	8.4	81.3%	406 (85.5%)	18 (3.8%)	15 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.2%)	26.8	289^th of 355 public elementary schools	18.6%		42.8	207^th of 355 public elementary schools	41.7%	82	35.9	44.4	24.7	35.1	28.3	39.5	53.3	41.7	28.6	$15,293	$3,116	$12,177
Neale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2305 Grand Central Ave	Vienna	26105	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9587	357	27	13.2	49.6%	293 (82.1%)	12 (3.4%)	18 (5.0%)	7 (2.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.0%)	64.3	103^rd of 355 public elementary schools	71.0%		86.3	28^th of 355 public elementary schools	92.1%	75	66.7	48.4	73.2	60.5	45.2	45.3	61.0	49.7	41.5	$10,513	$1,344	$9,169
Franklin Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1511 Division Street Ext	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9534	262	30	8.7	79.0%	238 (90.8%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	21.4	309^th of 355 public elementary schools	13.0%		32.6	256^th of 355 public elementary schools	27.9%	53	40.0	30.0	34.3	34.6	28.6	30.0	42.9	33.6	31.4	$16,055	$2,828	$13,227
Vienna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 41st St	Vienna	26105	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 420-9648	288	20	14.4	41.7%	268 (93.1%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	75.3	61^st of 355 public elementary schools	82.8%		66.9	93^rd of 355 public elementary schools	73.8%	32	63.9	78.1	39.2	61.2	52.8	73.2	71.0	67.2	41.6	$10,134	$315	$9,819
Martin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Hillcrest St	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9625	250	28	8.9	60.7%	222 (88.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.2%)	41.8	215^th of 355 public elementary schools	39.4%		54.1	158^th of 355 public elementary schools	55.5%	57	59.6	48.7	43.6	50.4	40.4	48.7	43.6	44.0	23.6	$16,622	$2,336	$14,286
Gihon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Belmont Rd	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9539	261	20	13.0	46.5%	244 (93.5%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	71.8	75^th of 355 public elementary schools	78.9%		80	47^th of 355 public elementary schools	86.8%	28	61.5	56.4	65.2	60.4	56.4	53.9	65.2	57.4	39.1	$12,087	$1,453	$10,635
Greenmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	209 58th St	Vienna	26105	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 420-9544	229	16	14.3	28.3%	213 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	95.3	8^th of 355 public elementary schools	97.7%		96.2	6^th of 355 public elementary schools	98.3%	2	92.6	80.0	68.4	79.1	77.8	77.5	76.3	77.1	52.6	$12,865	$502	$12,364

Frequently Asked Questions about Madison Elementary School

Is Madison Elementary School a good school?

Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of West Virginia elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Madison Elementary School attend?

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

High : Parkersburg High School

What district is Madison Elementary School in?

Wood County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Madison Elementary School?

Students at Madison Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Madison Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 264 students attended Madison Elementary School.

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