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MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

404 RIVERSIDE DR-W, MADISON, WV 25130BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
442
Students
Total enrolled
$15,311
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
7% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
6% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
22% vs nat'l
Mid-sized public school
Serves 442 students in grades 06–08 in MADISON, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,311 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in MADISON, West Virginia, serving grades 06–08 with 442 students. The district invests $15,311 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

442
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution224 male · 218 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Student Composition
99%
White99%
Black1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540009001324

Academic Outcomes at MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 23th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 25130

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,311Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,311
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,737
Student Support$2,909
Administration$1,837
Operations$2,297
Other$1,531
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,311 spent per student, an estimated $6,783 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
29%
State government
54.1%
Local (property tax)
29.4%
Federal programs
16.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyBoone County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (304)369-4464
NCES ID: 540009001324
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MADISON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
404 RIVERSIDE DR-W, MADISON, WV 25130
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.