Serving 104 students in grades Kindergarten-8, James Madison Charter Academy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison Charter Academy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James Madison Charter Academy School's student population of 104 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Madison Charter Academy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Charter Academy School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1597 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
15%
5%
White
46%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Charter Academy School's ranking?
James Madison Charter Academy School is ranked #1597 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are James Madison Charter Academy School often compared to?
James Madison Charter Academy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Janitell Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend James Madison Charter Academy School?
104 students attend James Madison Charter Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of James Madison Charter Academy School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Charter Academy School?
James Madison Charter Academy School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Madison Charter Academy School offer ?
James Madison Charter Academy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Madison Charter Academy School part of?
James Madison Charter Academy School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
In what neighborhood is James Madison Charter Academy School located?
James Madison Charter Academy School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
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