James Madison Middle School
- James Madison Middle School serves 1,637 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 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 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
- James Madison Middle School operates within the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
James Madison Middle School is Listed among the top 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 1637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,637 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James Madison Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Madison Middle School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 22% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of James Madison Middle School is Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Los Angeles Unified School District's student population of 633,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $12,871 is higher than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $14,853 is higher than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 1,020 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 633,165 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $8,437 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $9,736 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $12,871 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $14,853 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 | 781 students
0.2 miles
6850 Coldwater Canyon Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818)765-6634 0.2 K-5 781 - North Hollywood Charles Leroy Lowman Special Education Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 152 students
0.6 miles
12827 Saticoy St.
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818)765-3404 0.6 K-12 152 - Van Nuys Kittridge Street Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 824 students
0.9 miles
13619 Kittridge St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818)786-7926 0.9 K-5 824 - North Hollywood Bellingham Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 631 students
1.0 miles
6728 Bellingham Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818)759-0119 1.0 K-5 631 - Van Nuys Erwin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 696 students
1.1 miles
13400 Erwin St.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
(818)988-6292 1.1 K-5 696
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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