Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Madison Heights 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madison Heights Elementary serves the southeastern part of Madison Heights, VA, covering an area of approximately 35.6 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.1 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 11.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madison Heights Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Madison Heights 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 Heights Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1487 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
16%
6%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Madison Heights Elementary School is ranked #1487 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Madison Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Madison Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Amelon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Madison Heights Elementary School?
449 students attend Madison Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Madison Heights Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madison Heights Elementary School?
Madison Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Madison Heights Elementary School offer ?
Madison Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Madison Heights Elementary School part of?
Madison Heights Elementary School is part of Amherst County School District.
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