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Madison Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 347 students

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Posted May 20, 2011

my sons teacher ms.cobb is a wonderful teacher and want to thank her for all she has done for my son this year
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2010

It's a small close nit school.. My sons teacher Ms.Cobb is a fantastic teacher! His love for reading has blossomed this school year I owe this 2 Ms.Cobb's influence.. My 2nd grader has read 195 books this school year,and I couldn't be more proud!
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Posted March 20, 2008

I to believe that Madison is an exceptional school. My son has attended other elementary schools in the surrounding area and in comparison Madison rates the best. I do appreciate the principal's hands on leadership and involvement style, the teachers open communication line and the secretary's caring voice and love for the kids. Keep up the good work Madison!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2008

Wow! What a great school. The staff and principal make this school what it has become. We are very proud to have our children attend Madison.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2005

I've had children at Madison for 6 years now and I couldn't ask for more. I think the staff for the most part are very helpful and active with the students although there is always room for imporvement. Teachers need to come to more ball games and after school events to show support for the sudents and then the school would be as cloase to perfect as possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2005

my granddaughters attend this shcool. I find the teachers VERY involved in ALL aspects of student life. There is tremendous support of special needs students. Sign language is an integral part of every day school life. These children are taught that ABILITY is what is important, not differences!! I have attended several assemblies and programs held at this school, and have been favorably impressed each and every time!! The students are recognized for their work ethic as well as their academic acheivements!! BRAVO!!!!! to Madison Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2005

I have two children currently attending Madison. While I do not get the warm fuzzies that I did in the mid 90's when my older two attended, I still think it is a very good school. The teachers are very capable and my children do very well because of that. It is an strict, academically challenging school and I know for a fact children coming from other elementary schools have to work hard to catch. I am convinced academically this school is the best in the county. They do lack extracarricular activities but I don't feel at the elementary level that is a major issue. They have in the last few years added girls and boys basketball. The parking and drop off and pick up has improved greatly. I do miss the warmness of the Madison from the 90s, it's definitely not there at present.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2004

After considering Madison Elementary School for my daughter two years ago, I am very happy with our decision to attend McKinley. During our orientation with Madison, not only was I dissapointed by the cold manner of the Kindergarten staff, but was very unhappy with the principal's tact and Professionalism. This school is extremely overrated in the community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2004

My daughter currently attends Madison Elementary. As a parent I am disappointed in the school, I feel they could offer more extra curricular activities such as cheerleading. I also believe the teachers could be of more help, like scheduling more parent-teacher conferences and monthly updates on what they will be covering next. I also think Madison needs to get a better parking lot because it's dangerous to drop your child off in the morning, it's very disorganized. Also they need to have better notification of the things going on in the school, parents need to be informed at least a week in advance!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.
Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

50 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

50 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

50 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
100%

2007

 
 
98%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

50 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
92%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
74%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
98%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

45 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students38%
Female36%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female56%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students42%
Female40%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students28%
Female32%
Male24%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students49%
Female35%
Male59%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students38%
Female45%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students26%
Female16%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students26%
Female26%
Male26%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White24%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Economically non-disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities28%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students47%
Female40%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female67%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Economically non-disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students44%
Female33%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students31%
Female20%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged26%
Economically non-disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 93%
Black 4% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 66%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1426 32nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
Phone: (304) 420-9563

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