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Madison Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 289 students

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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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
96%

2007

 
 
97%
Social Studies

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

35 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
88%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
95%
Social Studies

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

43 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
84%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

26 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

27 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
61%

2007

 
 
70%
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 Students49%
Female59%
Male39%
Black40%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female71%
Male44%
Black47%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students23%
Female12%
Male33%
Black20%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students43%
Female59%
Male28%
Black33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities42%
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%
Female55%
Male43%
Black54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities55%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Female40%
Male39%
Black38%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students19%
Female10%
Male26%
Black15%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities19%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students30%
Female25%
Male35%
Black23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities32%
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 Students52%
Female62%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students37%
Female54%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students23%
Female17%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White22%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students19%
Female0%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White17%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Economically non-disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities23%
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 66% 93%
Black 33% 5%
Hispanic 1% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 77%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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91 Zane St
Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone: (304) 243-0366

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