James Madison Middle School
- James Madison Middle School serves 1,760 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- James Madison Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
James Madison Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James Madison Middle School's student population of 1,760 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,760 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
- James Madison Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of James Madison Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #6187 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 23% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to James Madison Middle School is Charles Leroy Lowman Special Education Center (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Coldwater Canyon Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Hollywood Coldwater Canyon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 793 students
0.2 miles
6850 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-6634 0.2 K-5 793 - North Hollywood Charles Leroy Lowman Special Education Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 127 students
0.6 miles
12827 Saticoy St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-3404 0.6 K-12 127 - Van Nuys Kittridge Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 826 students
0.9 miles
13619 Kittridge St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 786-7926 0.9 K-5 826 - North Hollywood Bellingham Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 572 students
1.0 miles
6728 Bellingham Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 759-0119 1.0 K-5 572 - Van Nuys Erwin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 694 students
1.1 miles
13400 Erwin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818) 988-6292 1.1 K-5 694
School Reviews
| 5 Attending Madison Jr. Hi. was and still 35 as later are the best memories I have. I remember all my favorite teachers who made a difference in my life. - Posted by Student/Alumni - espan |
| 5 Attending Madison was the most memorable time part of my life. - Posted by Student/Alumni - espan |
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