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#3540 of 3,778 schools in FL

James Madison Middle School

Middle School · Brevard · Titusville, FL

A Brevard middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3375 DAIRY RD, Titusville, FL 32796

  • Math 27% vs FL 51% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs FL 51% (2024)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-20.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$11,100
Chronic Absenteeism38.4%

Students at James Madison Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 FAST)
School
State
51%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 FAST)
School
State
51%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where James Madison Middle 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,803/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Titusville), 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

$67,399

Median home value

$243,700

Median rent

$1,305/mo

College educated

27.8%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32796; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Fellowship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8private2–120.8 mi140Compare →
Temple Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privateK–121.2 mi280Compare →
Andrew Jackson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.97–85.0 mi560Compare →
Delaura Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.07–8Not available825Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Brevard

Schools in district
109
Rank in district
#101 of 105
District spending per student
$11,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

James Madison Middle School is listed in BREVARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About James Madison Middle School

James Madison Middle School is a public middle school in Titusville, FL, part of Brevard, serving approximately 430 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,540 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about James Madison Middle School

What grades does James Madison Middle School serve?

James Madison Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend James Madison Middle School?

James Madison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does James Madison Middle School rank in FL?

James Madison Middle School ranks #3,540 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is James Madison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

James Madison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, James Madison Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is James Madison Middle School a charter school?

No, James Madison Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is James Madison Middle School a Title I school?

No, James Madison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Madison Middle School?

60.5% of students at James Madison Middle 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Brevard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.4%
Area population (ZIP 32796)
20,749
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
50.4
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 32796; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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