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#1368 of 1,851 schools in VA
Waverly Yowell Elementary
Elementary School · Madison County Public Schools · Madison, VA
A Madison County Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1809 North Main Street, Madison, VA 22727
- Math 65% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waverly Yowell Elementary score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 62% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waverly Yowell Elementary 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated826/100K
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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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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 | 3.3 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
- #3 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
Waverly Yowell Elementary is listed in Madison County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waverly Yowell Elementary
Waverly Yowell Elementary is a public elementary school in Madison, VA, part of Madison County Public Schools, serving approximately 346 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,368 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waverly Yowell Elementary
What grades does Waverly Yowell Elementary serve?
Waverly Yowell Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Waverly Yowell Elementary?
Waverly Yowell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Yowell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Yowell Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waverly Yowell Elementary rank in VA?
Waverly Yowell Elementary ranks #1,368 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Waverly Yowell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Waverly Yowell Elementary 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 Waverly Yowell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waverly Yowell Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waverly Yowell Elementary a charter school?
No, Waverly Yowell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waverly Yowell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Waverly Yowell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waverly Yowell Elementary?
67.3% of students at Waverly Yowell Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 346
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (540) 948-4511
- 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.
- 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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- 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 22727; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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