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#1240 of 1,851 schools in VA
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Madison Primary
Elementary School · Madison County Public Schools · Madison, VA
A Madison County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
158 Primary School Drive, Madison, VA 22727
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on VA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madison Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,694
Median home value
$350,800
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22727; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Madison County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,330NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Primary is listed in Madison County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Primary
Madison Primary is a public elementary school in Madison, VA, part of Madison County Public Schools, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,240 of 1,851 schools in VA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Primary
What grades does Madison Primary serve?
Madison Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Madison Primary?
Madison Primary has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Primary is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Primary rank in VA?
Madison Primary ranks #1,240 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Madison Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Madison Primary a charter school?
No, Madison Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Primary a Title I school?
No, Madison Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Primary?
82.4% of students at Madison Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (540) 948-3781
- Area population (ZIP 22727)
- 5,785
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 22727; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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