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#1044 of 1,356 schools in AL
Madison County Virtual Academy
High School · Madison County · Huntsville, AL
A high school in Huntsville, AL where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1275 Jordan Rd Building A, Huntsville, AL 35811
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Madison County Virtual Academy score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 36% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Madison County Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,361
Median home value
$249,900
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 861 | Compare → |
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| Hazel Green High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #25 of 28
- District spending per student
- $10,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison County Virtual Academy is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison County Virtual Academy
Madison County Virtual Academy is a public high school in Huntsville, AL, part of Madison County, serving approximately 649 students in grades 5th-12th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,044 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison County Virtual Academy
What grades does Madison County Virtual Academy serve?
Madison County Virtual Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Madison County Virtual Academy?
Madison County Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 649 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison County Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison County Virtual Academy is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison County Virtual Academy rank in AL?
Madison County Virtual Academy ranks #1,044 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Madison County Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison County Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Madison County Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison County Virtual Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Madison County Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Madison County Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison County Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Madison County Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison County Virtual Academy?
48.2% of students at Madison County Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 649
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (256) 852-2557
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 35811)
- 29,748
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35811; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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