James Madison Preparatory School

Summary:

James Madison Preparatory School is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in Tempe, Arizona, with a diverse student population of 156. This high-performing school has consistently ranked among the top 75-87 high schools in Arizona and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, thanks to its strong academic performance and high graduation rates.

James Madison Preparatory School stands out for its exceptional academic achievements. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with its 11th-grade students scoring 48% proficient or better in Science and English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 22% and 40%, respectively. The school's White, multi-racial, and Hispanic student subgroups perform particularly well, ranking among the top 75-195 high schools in Arizona. However, the school's special education subgroup performance is more mixed, suggesting an area for improvement.

Interestingly, James Madison Preparatory School spends significantly more per student ($9,229 in 2019-2020 and $10,553 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby Pinnacle Online - WMCB school ($2,239 in 2018-2019). This difference in funding may contribute to the disparities in academic performance and outcomes between the two schools, highlighting the importance of equitable funding for schools to provide high-quality educational experiences.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 5815 S McClintock Dr
       Tempe, AZ  85283-3227


(480) 345-2306

District: James Madison Preparatory School


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.8%
Hispanic:
23.1%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0% Help


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Compare Details James Madison Preparatory School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details James Madison Preparatory School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.35. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of James Madison Preparatory School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Rank History for James Madison Preparatory School

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Rank History for all middle school students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 89.02 39th 663 94.1%
2010 85.22 80th 692 88.4%
2011 84.30 87th 685 87.3%
2012 82.94 82nd 772 89.4%
2013 78.47 139th 787 82.3%
2014 81.87 118th 690 82.9%
2015 79.84 93rd 521 82.1%
2016 77.80 122nd 677 82.0%
2017 63.95 202nd 695 70.9%
2018 58.61 250th 711 64.8%
2019 65.52 198th 605 67.3%
2021 57.47 280th 832 66.3%
2023 40.49 429th 854 49.8%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.33 146th 650 77.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.13 98th 789 87.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.38 247th 624 60.4%
2019 89.71 29th 466 93.8%
2021 48.18 338th 820 58.8%
2023 46.57 350th 806 56.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.43 221st 818 73.0%
2022 15.38 411th 476 13.7%
2023 36.75 444th 810 45.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.32 307th 802 61.7%
2023 66.98 176th 760 76.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.71 248th 436 43.1%
2019 78.87 48th 337 85.8%
2021 50.89 347th 780 55.5%
2023 33.25 443rd 675 34.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for James Madison Preparatory School

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Rank History for all high school students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 92.87 18th 395 95.4%
2010 94.69 16th 403 96.0%
2011 95.73 12th 397 97.0%
2012 92.05 20th 471 95.8%
2013 92.28 18th 491 96.3%
2014 92.33 17th 394 95.7%
2015 77.81 36th 261 86.2%
2016 81.36 46th 406 88.7%
2017 76.61 58th 416 86.1%
2018 72.58 73rd 420 82.6%
2019 70.50 49th 285 82.8%
2021 80.30 87th 509 82.9%
2022 85.58 48th 464 89.7%
2023 80.35 75th 469 84.0%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.51 77th 374 79.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.87 53rd 422 87.4%
2022 32.37 192nd 380 49.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.54 94th 492 80.9%
2022 78.75 60th 456 86.8%
2023 84.81 43rd 406 89.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.70 60th 370 83.8%
2019 91.71 18th 238 92.4%
2021 80.81 73rd 492 85.2%
2022 76.38 81st 455 82.2%
2023 66.57 117th 429 72.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.41 126th 479 73.7%
2022 40.76 195th 441 55.8%
2023 63.60 102nd 379 73.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.70 77th 291 73.5%
2019 69.28 41st 217 81.1%
2021 74.40 92nd 448 79.5%
2022 88.74 27th 409 93.4%
2023 74.08 75th 371 79.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 9, 2018

Open Quote My son was enrolled in JMPS from 7th – 12th grade. From our first visit to the campus, he was made to feel welcome and wanted at the school. One of my goals as a parent, as for many, was to have a well-rounded son. The school provides ample opportunities for students to grow in any way that interests them. Not every student takes advantage of this, nor do they have too. My son was involved in at least one extracurricular activity and student government in every trimester since 7th grade. He received many accolades for his athletic performance, but he can also play guitar and drums, dance, sing, work a sound board, wire a theater, lead a courtroom, lay tile, and change a tire – to name a few. He learned to be a team member and a leader. There is also the top-notch education he received as well. These students are academically prepared for their future. These students are involved, they are busy and they get it all done to very high levels. There isn't any way you can research these traits by looking online and reviewing school grades. It's falls within the culture of the school that drives the students to perform well. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Open Quote This is an incredible school. My son graduated from JMPS in 2015, and was so ready for college. He has been on the honors list at college every semester. At JMPS he was an average student, but was given to tools to help his excel in his post high school career. He started at Madison Prep in 7th grade, and was able to participate in music, athletic, drama and other unique programs. VERY THANKFUL for this amazing little school! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 28, 2015

Open Quote I have 4 kids that graduated from JMPS. All of them are attending some of the best colleges and universities in the country. Every one of them were accepted at multiple universities with scholarships offered. Close Quote


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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Open Quote Excellent school with and emphasis on small class size and student involvement. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James Madison Preparatory School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 44 1 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2002 108 3 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2003 108 3 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2004 105 1 4 15 3 n/a n/a 0 128
2005 122 2 12 13 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2006 131 3 9 18 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2007 131 3 12 18 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2008 134 5 9 18 2 n/a n/a 0 168
2009 139 6 10 21 1 n/a n/a 0 177
2010 148 10 12 19 3 n/a n/a 0 192
2011 143 3 6 32 2 0 12 0 198
2012 132 4 5 33 2 0 12 0 188
2013 130 4 6 34 1 0 12 0 187
2014 134 2 7 38 0 0 11 0 192
2015 134 3 5 32 1 0 9 0 184
2016 128 5 5 27 3 1 8 0 177
2017 124 3 4 38 5 1 9 0 184
2018 131 6 6 41 1 1 8 0 194
2019 125 2 5 40 0 2 8 0 182
2020 123 2 4 42 0 0 10 0 181
2021 123 3 5 43 0 0 6 0 180
2022 97 8 4 38 2 3 5 0 157
2023 98 8 4 36 3 3 4 0 156

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Madison Preparatory School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 53 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 127 n/a n/a n/a
2003 127 n/a n/a n/a
2004 128 n/a n/a n/a
2005 150 n/a n/a n/a
2006 162 n/a n/a n/a
2007 164 n/a n/a n/a
2008 168 n/a n/a n/a
2009 177 n/a n/a n/a
2010 192 n/a n/a n/a
2011 198 n/a n/a 0
2012 188 n/a n/a n/a
2013 187 n/a n/a n/a
2014 192 n/a n/a n/a
2015 184 n/a n/a n/a
2016 177 n/a n/a n/a
2017 184 n/a n/a n/a
2018 194 n/a n/a n/a
2019 182 n/a n/a n/a
2020 181 n/a n/a n/a
2021 180 n/a n/a n/a
2022 157 n/a n/a n/a
2023 156 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Madison Preparatory School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 53 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 127 n/a n/a n/a
2003 127 n/a n/a n/a
2004 128 n/a n/a n/a
2005 150 n/a n/a n/a
2006 162 n/a n/a n/a
2007 164 n/a n/a n/a
2008 168 n/a n/a n/a
2009 177 n/a n/a n/a
2010 192 n/a n/a n/a
2011 198 n/a n/a 0
2012 188 n/a n/a n/a
2013 187 n/a n/a n/a
2014 192 n/a n/a n/a
2015 184 n/a n/a n/a
2016 177 n/a n/a n/a
2017 184 n/a n/a n/a
2018 194 n/a n/a n/a
2019 182 n/a n/a n/a
2020 181 n/a n/a n/a
2021 180 n/a n/a n/a
2022 157 n/a n/a n/a
2023 156 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James Madison Preparatory School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,553
2020 $9,228

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Madison Preparatory School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 198th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 429th of 854 Middle schools
 17.5%
Ranks 49th of 285 High schoolsRanks 75th of 469 High schools
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students182156
 14.3%
African American28
 300%
American Indian03
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic4036
 10%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White12598
 21.6%
Two or More Races84
 50%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended James Madison Preparatory School.

Students at James Madison Preparatory School are 63% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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