Excellent
#33 of 635 schools in WV
Top 5% in state
Madison Elementary School
Elementary School · Wood County Schools · Parkersburg, WV
A Wood County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1426 32nd St, Parkersburg, WV 26104
- Math 57% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madison Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parkersburg), 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
$51,695
Median home value
$164,600
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26104; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Emerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Criss Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 525 | 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.
Wood County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #1 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Madison Elementary School is listed in WOOD 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 Parkersburg, WV, part of Wood County Schools, serving approximately 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% 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 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madison Elementary School rank in WV?
Madison Elementary School ranks #33 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Madison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (304) 420-9563
- Area population (ZIP 26104)
- 16,729
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 26104; 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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