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#1027 of 2,006 schools in AZ
James Madison Preparatory School
High School · James Madison Preparatory School (79063) · Tempe, AZ
A charter high school in Tempe, AZ serving grades 6th – 12th.
5815 S MCCLINTOCK DR, Tempe, AZ 85283
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James Madison Preparatory School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where James Madison Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,371/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tempe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,073
Median home value
$409,800
Median rent
$1,669/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85283; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Charter High School-tempe EastCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Online - WmcbCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Accel East CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Marcos De Niza High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
James Madison Preparatory School (79063)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,538NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
James Madison Preparatory School is listed in James Madison Preparatory School (79063); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Madison Preparatory School
James Madison Preparatory School is a public high school in Tempe, AZ, part of James Madison Preparatory School (79063), serving approximately 140 students in grades 6th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Madison Preparatory School
What grades does James Madison Preparatory School serve?
James Madison Preparatory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend James Madison Preparatory School?
James Madison Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
How does James Madison Preparatory School rank in AZ?
James Madison Preparatory School ranks #1,027 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is James Madison Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Madison Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James Madison Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Madison Preparatory School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James Madison Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, James Madison Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is James Madison Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, James Madison Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (480) 345-2306
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 85283)
- 46,789
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85283; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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