James Madison Middle School
James Madison Middle School serves 1,760 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 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 Rankings
James Madison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James Madison Middle School's student population of 1,760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,760 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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, 2022 (Tuesday)
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2022 (Tuesday)
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2022 (Sunday)
First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 01, 2022 (Wednesday)
First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2022 (Thursday)
First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
November 01, 2022 (Tuesday)
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)
First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2023 (Friday)
First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
November 01, 2023 (Wednesday)
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 0.47, 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.
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
24:1
23:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
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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