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#551 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 43% in state
James Madison Middle School
Middle School · Hopkins County · Madisonville, KY
A Hopkins County middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 Brown Road, Madisonville, KY 42431
- Math 48% proficient (2025)
- Reading 62% proficient (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Madison Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average689/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madisonville), 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
$57,529
Median home value
$151,800
Median rent
$858/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42431; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Stone Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Browning Springs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Grace Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 89 | Compare → |
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.
Hopkins County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Madison Middle School is listed in Hopkins County; 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 Madisonville, KY, part of Hopkins County, serving approximately 483 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 6th through 8th.
How many students attend James Madison Middle School?
James Madison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 483 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 KY?
James Madison Middle School ranks #551 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is James Madison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Madison Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Madison Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
49.3% 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Hopkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (270) 825-6160
- Area population (ZIP 42431)
- 27,095
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 42431; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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