James Madison High School
James Madison High School serves 3,655 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
James Madison High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
James Madison High School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
James Madison High School's student population of 3,655 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 192 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 3,655 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 192 teachers |
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School Comparison
James Madison High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of James Madison High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #631 out of 4239 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 27% |
| Black | 17% | 17% |
| White | 44% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.71 |
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Graduation Rate | 83% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #22 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to James Madison High School is Edward R Murrow High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is I.S. 381 (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy Grades: PK-5 | 656 students
0.3 miles
1599 E 22nd St
Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 377-7890 0.3 PK-5 656 - Brooklyn Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham Grades: 6-8 | 1,909 student
0.5 miles
1875 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 645-1334 0.5 6-8 1,909 - Brooklyn Junior High School 278 Marine Park Grades: 6-8 | 1,107 student
0.5 miles
1925 Stuart St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 375-3523 0.5 6-8 1,107 - Brooklyn P.S. 255 Barbara Reing School Grades: PK-5 | 931 students
0.5 miles
1866 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 376-8494 0.5 PK-5 931
School Reviews
| 5 Great school with a very dedicated principal, great opportunities and programs. - Posted by Parent - galina |
| 5 I graduated in 1948 and I will never forget the friendships, the ambiance, and some of my teachers. For French, here was Ms Belanger (? spelling), Science was Dr Drachman -----of course who could forget Mr. Brooks, dean of the boys Mr. Newfield, Principal and Ms. Keating, vice principal -----in any event, it was my home away from home....of course there was "Sunny Smith's pool room on Kings Hiway and of course, there was always Dubrows. AH!!!!!!!!!! THOsE WERE THE DAYS. - Posted by Student/Alumni - rkras |
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