Serving 586 students in grades 3-5, James Madison Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James Madison Intermediate School's student population of 586 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Let your KNIGHT light shine bright
School Rankings
James Madison Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Intermediate School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
84%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Intermediate School's ranking?
James Madison Intermediate School is ranked #110 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James Madison Intermediate School often compared to?
James Madison Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Elementary School, James Madison Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend James Madison Intermediate School?
586 students attend James Madison Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of James Madison Intermediate School students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Madison Intermediate School?
James Madison Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Madison Intermediate School offer ?
James Madison Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Madison Intermediate School part of?
James Madison Intermediate School is part of Edison Township School District.
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