Serving 584 students in grades 6-8, Madison Junior School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madison Junior School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Madison Junior School's student population of 584 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Madison Junior School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madison Junior School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
13%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Junior School's ranking?
Madison Junior School is ranked #186 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Madison Junior School often compared to?
Madison Junior Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatham Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Madison Junior School?
584 students attend Madison Junior School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Madison Junior School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madison Junior School?
Madison Junior School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madison Junior School offer ?
Madison Junior School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Madison Junior School part of?
Madison Junior School is part of Madison Public School District.
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