Serving 72 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Madison Charter Academy School's student population of 72 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
James Madison Charter Academy School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Charter Academy School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Charter Academy School's ranking?
James Madison Charter Academy School is ranked #1653 out of 1,748 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
72 students attend James Madison Charter Academy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of James Madison Charter Academy School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Madison Charter Academy School?
James Madison Charter Academy School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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