Below Average
#1569 of 1,815 schools in CO
James Madison Charter Academy School
Elementary School · School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of · Colorado Springs, CO
A School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of charter elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
660 SYRACUSE STREET, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
- Math 16% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Madison Charter Academy School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Madison Charter Academy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), 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
$78,105
Median home value
$348,900
Median rent
$1,643/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80911; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Talbott Steam Innovation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King JR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Venetucci Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 279 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #17 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Madison Charter Academy School is listed in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Madison Charter Academy School
James Madison Charter Academy School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of, serving approximately 104 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,569 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Madison Charter Academy School
What grades does James Madison Charter Academy School serve?
James Madison Charter Academy School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend James Madison Charter Academy School?
James Madison Charter Academy School has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Charter Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Charter Academy School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Madison Charter Academy School rank in CO?
James Madison Charter Academy School ranks #1,569 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is James Madison Charter Academy School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Madison Charter Academy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Charter Academy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Madison Charter Academy School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James Madison Charter Academy School a charter school?
Yes, James Madison Charter Academy 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 Charter Academy School a Title I school?
No, James Madison Charter Academy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Madison Charter Academy School?
50.0% of students at James Madison Charter Academy School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (719) 391-3977
- Area population (ZIP 80911)
- 34,296
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80911; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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