Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Elementary serves the west part of Ruther Glen, VA, covering an area of approximately 89.9 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a drive time of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 8.4 miles and the furthest edge located 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1496 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
29%
21%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Madison Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Bowling Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Madison Elementary School?
456 students attend Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Madison Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Elementary School?
Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Madison Elementary School offer ?
Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madison Elementary School part of?
Madison Elementary School is part of Caroline County School District.
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