James Madison Middle School
James Madison Middle School serves 792 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
James Madison Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland 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 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
James Madison Middle School's student population of 792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 792 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
James Madison Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (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 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #929 out of 1359 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 19% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 35% | 41% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 7% |
Hispanic | 7% | 17% |
Black | 88% | 34% |
White | 2% | 37% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.72 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 41% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Prince George's County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to James Madison Middle School is Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Melwood Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Upper Marlboro Melwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 470 students
0.2 miles
7100 Woodyard Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2500 0.2 K-5 470 - Upper Marlboro Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter Charter School
Grades: 6-10 | 661 students
1.2 miles
9822 Fallard Court
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(240) 573-7250 1.2 6-10 661 - Clinton Tanglewood Regional Center Special Education School
Grades: K-8 | 33 students
1.9 miles
8333 Woodyard Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2530 1.9 K-8 33 - Upper Marlboro Rosaryville Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 406 students
2.4 miles
9925 Rosaryville Rd
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 599-2490 2.4 PK-5 406 - Clinton Francis T. Evans Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
2.7 miles
6720 Old Alexandria Ferry Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 599-2480 2.7 PK-5 375
School Reviews
2 I dont think that some of the faculty is as committed to providing the proper education to our children. I have 2 children attending the school at this time and I am not pleased at all. Some of the teachers do not know how to interact with some of the students and parents. The Guidance Counselor's are never available except for Ms Nelson Genius. Who is a very caring and dedicated person. - Posted by Parent - TLLge |
5 I attend this school back in 1978 out standing school teachers and student great!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - tangl |
5 level of parent involvement is very nice the pricipales are great most of all mr .king - Posted by Student/Alumni - benso |
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