James Madison Middle School
James Madison Middle School serves 1,590 students in grades 6-8.
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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (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 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Madison Middle School's student population of 1,590 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Madison Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of James Madison Middle School is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6713 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
28%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend James Madison Middle School?
1,590 students attend James Madison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of James Madison Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Middle School?
James Madison Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James Madison Middle School offer ?
James Madison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is James Madison Middle School part of?
James Madison Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the James Madison Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Black History Month
February 01, 2023 (Wednesday)
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2023 (Wednesday)
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2023 (Monday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2023 (Thursday)
Last Day of School 2022-23
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 5/24/2014
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.
5 1/10/2012
Attending Madison was the most memorable time part of my life.
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