James Madison Intermediate School

838 New Dover Road
Edison, NJ 08820
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Top 5%
Serving 585 students in grades 3-5, James Madison Intermediate School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James Madison Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

James Madison Intermediate School's student population of 585 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
585 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

James Madison Intermediate School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Intermediate School is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#70 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
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68%
26%
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71%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
85%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
32%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Madison Intermediate School's ranking?
James Madison Intermediate School is ranked #70 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James Madison Intermediate School often compared to?
James Madison Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Primary School, Martin Luther King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% 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 James Madison Intermediate School?
585 students attend James Madison Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of James Madison Intermediate School students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Intermediate School?
James Madison Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Madison Intermediate School offer ?
James Madison Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is James Madison Intermediate School part of?
James Madison Intermediate School is part of Edison Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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