James Madison Preparatory School
James Madison Preparatory School serves 194 students in grades 6-12.
James Madison Preparatory School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
James Madison Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
James Madison Preparatory School's student population of 194 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Madison Preparatory School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of James Madison Preparatory School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 2120 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
6%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
45%
Black
3%
5%
White
68%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Decathlon Team, Chess Club, Choir, FIRST Robotics, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Drumline, Rock Band, Strings, Ukulele Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sparx Danceline
Academic Decathlon Team, Chess Club, Choir, FIRST Robotics, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Drumline, Rock Band, Strings, Ukulele Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sparx Danceline
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Mission Statement
- Challenge committed students with a robust, traditional education, emphasizing America`s history and system of government.
- The school combines a classical course of study with real world knowledge and skills. Preparing to embrace their future as citizens and leaders, these young stewards of our national heritage will discover freedom`s promise and the necessity of sound character. We will work to promote America`s virtues: Amiability, Compassion, Courage, Gratitude, Honesty, Integrity, Respectfulness, Responsibility, Self-reliance, and Strong Work Ethic
Profile last updated: 09/07/2021
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
We have three children at this school and love it for it's dedication to its students and variety of extracurricular programs. High standards of academics and character of students and good teachers are a plus.
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