Serving 96 students in grades Kindergarten-8, James Madison Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
James Madison Charter School's student population of 96 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Madison Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Charter School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1145 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
35%
Black
9%
4%
White
41%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Charter School's ranking?
James Madison Charter School is ranked #1145 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are James Madison Charter School often compared to?
James Madison Charter 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend James Madison Charter School?
96 students attend James Madison Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of James Madison Charter School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Charter School?
James Madison Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Madison Charter School offer ?
James Madison Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is James Madison Charter School part of?
James Madison Charter School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
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