James Madison Middle School

510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 521 students in grades 6-8, James Madison Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Madison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

James Madison Middle School's student population of 521 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

James Madison Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#367 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
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28%
30%
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50%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
9%
11%
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White
80%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.35
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Madison Middle School's ranking?
James Madison Middle School is ranked #367 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are James Madison Middle School often compared to?
James Madison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Browning Springs Middle School, Dawson Springs Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend James Madison Middle School?
521 students attend James Madison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of James Madison Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Middle School?
James Madison Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Madison Middle School offer ?
James Madison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Madison Middle School part of?
James Madison Middle School is part of Hopkins County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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