Very Good
#974 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 26% in state
James Madison Preparatory High School
High School · Madison · Madison, FL
A charter high school in Madison, FL where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2812 W US 90, Madison, FL 32340
- Math 47% proficient (2021)
- Reading 54% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James Madison Preparatory High School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where James Madison Preparatory High 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated939/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,393
Median home value
$115,900
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Madison Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| New Testament Christian CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 1–12 | 5.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Joann Bridges AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | Not available | 13 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,877NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Madison Preparatory High School is listed in MADISON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Madison Preparatory High School
James Madison Preparatory High School is a public high school in Madison, FL, part of Madison, serving approximately 196 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #974 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Madison Preparatory High School
What grades does James Madison Preparatory High School serve?
James Madison Preparatory High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James Madison Preparatory High School?
James Madison Preparatory High School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Preparatory High School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Madison Preparatory High School rank in FL?
James Madison Preparatory High School ranks #974 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is James Madison Preparatory High School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Madison Preparatory High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Madison Preparatory High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is James Madison Preparatory High School a charter school?
Yes, James Madison Preparatory High 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 High School a Title I school?
No, James Madison Preparatory High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (850) 253-2173
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 32340)
- 10,424
- Area median age
- 45
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 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 32340; 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, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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