Summary:
The Madison County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to two elementary schools: Madison Primary (grades PK-2) and Waverly Yowell Elementary (grades 3-5). While both schools serve the same district, they exhibit some notable differences in student demographics and academic performance.
Regarding student demographics, Madison Primary has a higher percentage of white students (77.81%) compared to Waverly Yowell Elementary (74.48%). However, Waverly Yowell Elementary has a slightly higher percentage of minority students, including African American (6.23%), Hispanic (9.2%), and Native American (1.19%) students. Additionally, Madison Primary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (81.38%) compared to Waverly Yowell Elementary (71.22%).
Academically, both Madison Primary and Waverly Yowell Elementary consistently perform below the state averages on SOL tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in SOL Mathematics was 56.78% at Waverly Yowell Elementary, compared to the state average of 70.11%. This pattern of underperformance is observed across multiple academic measures, suggesting a need for the Madison County Public Schools district to review its educational strategies and resource allocation to address these challenges.
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