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Madison Heights Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 509 students

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Posted August 11, 2009

My son has been at this school for going on three years and he loves it. The teachers and Mrs. Mack have all been great! Very caring and nurturing environent for children while teaching them. Parents must realize though, although we send our children to school for an education. That it is our responsibilities as parents to also teach and nurture our children. As for the parent who left a negative comment; if you looked at the numbers 65% of the children in this school qualify for free or reduced lunch so I know the staff here and they are wonderful and your comment was absolutely inacurate.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2009

I have three (soon four) children in this school and it has been wonderful. My children were in another school near us and we moved to get them back in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 5, 2007

This is not a good place for your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2004

I have never been any more upset over a school in my life as I am this one. If you want your child to receive a good education and not be judged on dress and belongings I would never suggest that you place your child here. The teachers as a general rule try to do the best they can but have little resources and seem to be more about judging your child then educating your child.
—Submitted by Karen Marshall, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
71%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
50%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
77%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
74%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students78%
Female students92%
Male students68%
Black students70%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students80%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

History and Social Science

All Students81%
Female students78%
Male students84%
Black students76%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English81%
Not migrant81%

Math

All Students33%
Female students38%
Male students29%
Black students29%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students28%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English33%
Not migrant33%

Science

All Students84%
Female students88%
Male students81%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students68%
Female students60%
Male students73%
Black students44%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students78%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant68%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female students26%
Male students50%
Black students15%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students53%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English40%
Not migrant40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students83%
Female students86%
Male students80%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students82%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%

English: Writing

All Students65%
Female students73%
Male students57%
Black students63%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students64%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant65%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students32%
Female students31%
Male students32%
Black students26%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students32%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English32%
Not migrant32%

Science

All Students83%
Female students79%
Male students86%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 57%
Black 33% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Hispanic 2% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 57%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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287 Learning Lane
Madison Heights, VA 24572
Phone: (434) 846-2151

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