Below Average
#1652 of 2,105 schools in WI
James Madison Academic Campus
High School · Milwaukee School District · Milwaukee, WI
A Milwaukee School District high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8135 W Florist Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53218
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 5% proficient (2021)
- 69.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at James Madison Academic Campus score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 4% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where James Madison Academic Campus 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukee), 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
$42,207
Median home value
$122,200
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
41.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53218; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmen Mid/hi Northwest CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Destiny High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Hapa-hmong American Peace Academy K3-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,894 | Compare → |
| Early View Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 235 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Milwaukee School District
- Schools in district
- 156
- Rank in district
- #66 of 154
- District spending per student
- $18,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Madison Academic Campus is listed in Milwaukee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Madison Academic Campus
James Madison Academic Campus is a public high school in Milwaukee, WI, part of Milwaukee School District, serving approximately 595 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,652 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Madison Academic Campus
What grades does James Madison Academic Campus serve?
James Madison Academic Campus serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend James Madison Academic Campus?
James Madison Academic Campus has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Academic Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Academic Campus is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Madison Academic Campus rank in WI?
James Madison Academic Campus ranks #1,652 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is James Madison Academic Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
James Madison Academic Campus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Academic Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Madison Academic Campus has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is James Madison Academic Campus a charter school?
No, James Madison Academic Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Madison Academic Campus a Title I school?
No, James Madison Academic Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Madison Academic Campus?
87.6% of students at James Madison Academic Campus 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Milwaukee County
- Phone
- (414) 393-6100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.0%
- Area population (ZIP 53218)
- 40,581
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 · 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.
- 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 53218; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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