For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 130 students in James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,470 Schools
# Students
130 Students
1,108,833 Students
# Teachers
n/a
61,988 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 599 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 618 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
77%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.7%
41.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
25%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
62%
33%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,423 is higher than the state median of $14,457. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,046 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$16,030 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$15,378 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,423
$14,457
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,046
$13,869
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Best James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Madison Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5815 S Mcclintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 345-2306
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District?
James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District manages 1 public schools serving 130 students.
What is the rank of James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District?
James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District is ranked #309 out of 599 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District?
62% of James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is James Madison Preparatory School (79063) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,046 is higher than the state median of $13,869. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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