James Madison Middle School
- James Madison Middle School serves 1,732 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
James Madison Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- James Madison Middle School's student population of 1,732 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,732 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Madison Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Madison Middle School is 0.45, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6260 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 22% | 24% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Madison Middle School is Charles Leroy Lowman Special Education Center (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 794 students
0.2 miles
6850 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818)765-6634 0.2 K-5 794 - North Hollywood Charles Leroy Lowman Special Education Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 143 students
0.6 miles
12827 Saticoy St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818)765-3404 0.6 K-12 143 - Van Nuys Kittridge Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 850 students
0.9 miles
13619 Kittridge St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818)786-7926 0.9 K-5 850 - North Hollywood Bellingham Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 629 students
1.0 miles
6728 Bellingham Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818)759-0119 1.0 K-5 629 - Van Nuys Erwin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 722 students
1.1 miles
13400 Erwin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818)988-6292 1.1 K-5 722
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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