James Madison Elementary School serves 632 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 19%
- Reading Proficiency: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James Madison Elementary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
632 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Madison Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
96%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
2%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend James Madison Elementary School?
632 students attend James Madison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of James Madison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Elementary School?
James Madison Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does James Madison Elementary School offer ?
James Madison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is James Madison Elementary School part of?
James Madison Elementary School is part of Madera Unified School District.
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