Enrollment
398
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, WV
Madison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540009001324
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 398
- students enrolled
Madison Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Madison, WV.
School address
District: Boone County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540009001324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Middle School
Madison Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Madison, West Virginia, enrolling 398 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 398 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment) (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 121 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 398 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Boone County Schools also operates Scott High School (564 students) and Brookview Elementary (317 students) alongside Madison Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Madison Middle School compares
Madison Middle School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 98.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Madison Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone County Schools, which includes Madison Middle School.
$14,663
Per student
-1%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 54.1%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Madison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookview Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Middle School
How many students attend Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has 398 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 12% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Middle School is White at 98.0% of enrollment, in Madison, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Middle School?
Madison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Middle School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Madison, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Madison Middle School a good school?
Madison Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of West Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Boone County Schools?
Besides Madison Middle School, Boone County Schools also operates Scott High School (564 students), Brookview Elementary (317 students), and Sherman High School (316 students). See the Boone County Schools district page for the complete list.
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