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#427 of 635 schools in WV
Madison Elementary School
Elementary School · Ohio County Schools · Wheeling, WV
An Ohio County Schools elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
91 Zane St, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Math 68% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Madison Elementary School 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wheeling), 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
$58,625
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Ferry Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–7 | 1.4 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Ritchie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Wheeling Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Speiro AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ohio County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,079NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Elementary School is listed in OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madison Elementary School
Madison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wheeling, WV, part of Ohio County Schools, serving approximately 213 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madison Elementary School
What grades does Madison Elementary School serve?
Madison Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Elementary School rank in WV?
Madison Elementary School ranks #427 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Madison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Madison Elementary School a charter school?
No, Madison Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madison Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Madison Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ohio County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (304) 243-0366
- Area population (ZIP 26003)
- 40,445
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 26003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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