James Madison Preparatory School
Tel:
(480) 345-2306
- James Madison Preparatory School serves 194 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- 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 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
James Madison Preparatory School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James Madison Preparatory School's student population of 194 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 194 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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School Comparison
- James Madison Preparatory School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #597 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 19:1 |
| 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% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.65 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 78% |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | James Madison Preparatory School District | |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volley Ball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Business Club, Chess Club, Choir, Drama, Drumline, Jazz Band, Newspaper, Strings, Yearbook, YMCA Youth and Government |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James Madison Preparatory School is Marcos De Niza High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fees College Preparatory Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tempe Fees College Preparatory Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 838 students
0.3 miles
1600 E Watson Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 730-7102 0.3 6-8 838 - Tempe Rover Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 472 students
0.4 miles
1300 E. Watson Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-7122 0.4 PK-8 472 - Tempe Marcos De Niza High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,448 student
0.5 miles
6000 S Lakeshore Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 839-0292 0.5 9-12 1,448 - Tempe Fuller Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 695 students
0.6 miles
1975 East Cornell Drive
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 897-6228 0.6 K-5 695 - Tempe Kyrene Del Norte School Grades: PK-5 | 564 students
0.9 miles
1331 East Redfield Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 541-1000 0.9 PK-5 564
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - lonjo |
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