How many students attend James Madison Preparatory School?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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.

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

Number of students: 156

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

Hispanic:

23.1%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at James Madison Preparatory School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 all middle school students at James Madison Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	89.02	39^th	663	94.1%
2010	85.22	80^th	692	88.4%
2011	84.30	87^th	685	87.3%
2012	82.94	82^nd	772	89.4%
2013	78.47	139^th	787	82.3%
2014	81.87	118^th	690	82.9%
2015	79.84	93^rd	521	82.1%
2016	77.80	122^nd	677	82.0%
2017	63.95	202^nd	695	70.9%
2018	58.61	250^th	711	64.8%
2019	65.52	198^th	605	67.3%
2021	57.47	280^th	832	66.3%
2023	40.49	429^th	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	146^th	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	98^th	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
2018	53.38	247^th	624	60.4%
2019	89.71	29^th	466	93.8%
2021	48.18	338^th	820	58.8%
2023	46.57	350^th	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
2021	64.43	221^st	818	73.0%
2022	15.38	411^th	476	13.7%
2023	36.75	444^th	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	307^th	802	61.7%
2023	66.98	176^th	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
2018	42.71	248^th	436	43.1%
2019	78.87	48^th	337	85.8%
2021	50.89	347^th	780	55.5%
2023	33.25	443^rd	675	34.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
2009	92.87	18^th	395	95.4%
2010	94.69	16^th	403	96.0%
2011	95.73	12^th	397	97.0%
2012	92.05	20^th	471	95.8%
2013	92.28	18^th	491	96.3%
2014	92.33	17^th	394	95.7%
2015	77.81	36^th	261	86.2%
2016	81.36	46^th	406	88.7%
2017	76.61	58^th	416	86.1%
2018	72.58	73^rd	420	82.6%
2019	70.50	49^th	285	82.8%
2021	80.30	87^th	509	82.9%
2022	85.58	48^th	464	89.7%
2023	80.35	75^th	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	77^th	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	53^rd	422	87.4%
2022	32.37	192^nd	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
2021	75.54	94^th	492	80.9%
2022	78.75	60^th	456	86.8%
2023	84.81	43^rd	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
2018	74.70	60^th	370	83.8%
2019	91.71	18^th	238	92.4%
2021	80.81	73^rd	492	85.2%
2022	76.38	81^st	455	82.2%
2023	66.57	117^th	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
2021	60.41	126^th	479	73.7%
2022	40.76	195^th	441	55.8%
2023	63.60	102^nd	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
2018	64.70	77^th	291	73.5%
2019	69.28	41^st	217	81.1%
2021	74.40	92^nd	448	79.5%
2022	88.74	27^th	409	93.4%
2023	74.08	75^th	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.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, August 9, 2018

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

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

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

by a teacher on FaceBook
Tuesday, January 6, 2015

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	Total
2001	44	1	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	53
2002	108	3	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	127
2003	108	3	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	127
2004	105	1	4	15	3	n/a	n/a	128
2005	122	2	12	13	1	n/a	n/a	150
2006	131	3	9	18	1	n/a	n/a	162
2007	131	3	12	18	0	n/a	n/a	164
2008	134	5	9	18	2	n/a	n/a	168
2009	139	6	10	21	1	n/a	n/a	177
2010	148	10	12	19	3	n/a	n/a	192
2011	143	3	6	32	2	0	12	198
2012	132	4	5	33	2	0	12	188
2013	130	4	6	34	1	0	12	187
2014	134	2	7	38	0	0	11	192
2015	134	3	5	32	1	0	9	184
2016	128	5	5	27	3	1	8	177
2017	124	3	4	38	5	1	9	184
2018	131	6	6	41	1	1	8	194
2019	125	2	5	40	0	2	8	182
2020	123	2	4	42	0	0	10	181
2021	123	3	5	43	0	0	6	180
2022	97	8	4	38	2	3	5	157
2023	98	8	4	36	3	3	4	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James Madison Preparatory School

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

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

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	182	156	14.3%
African American	2	8	300%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	40	36	10%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	125	98	21.6%
Two or More Races	8	4	50%

Schools Near James Madison Preparatory School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)				AASA Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
James Madison Preparatory School	Public, Charter	6-12	5815 S McClintock Dr	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	James Madison Preparatory School	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 345-2306	156				98 (62.8%)	8 (5.1%)	36 (23.1%)	4 (2.6%)	3 (1.9%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.6%)								(n/a)				76.0						$00			$00
Pinnacle Charter High School-Tempe East	Public, Charter	9-12	1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 785-7776	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$00			$00
Pinnacle Online - WMCB	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	1712 E Guadalupe Rd Ste 101	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Pinnacle Education-WMCB Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(480) 785-7776	59				2 (3.4%)	1 (1.7%)	55 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
Marcos De Niza High School	Public	9-12	6000 S Lakeshore Dr	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 838-3200	1,519	82	18.5	40.0%	262 (17.2%)	145 (9.5%)	827 (54.4%)	35 (2.3%)	177 (11.7%)	10 (0.7%)	63 (4.1%)	38.5	144^th of 259 public high schools	44.4%		43.4	227^th of 469 public high schools	51.6%	83				38.0				28.0	$9,852	$640	$532	$1,812	$7,992	$688	$8,680
EVIT - Marcos De Niza High School	Public	9-12	6000 S Lakeshore Dr	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)										$00			$00
Tempe Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	1251 E Southern Ave	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Tempe Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 839-3402	443				237 (53.5%)	7 (1.6%)	123 (27.8%)	31 (7.0%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (8.6%)	96.3	13^th of 259 public high schools	95.0%		97	21^st of 469 public high schools	95.5%	8	72.0	72.0	73.0	83.0	52.0	64.0	52.0	71.0		$00			$00
Mcclintock High School	Public	9-12	1830 E Del Rio Dr	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Tempe Union High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(480) 839-4222	1,949	90	21.7	36.0%	469 (24.1%)	268 (13.8%)	945 (48.5%)	45 (2.3%)	89 (4.6%)	34 (1.7%)	99 (5.1%)	52.5	116^th of 259 public high schools	55.2%		66.7	130^th of 469 public high schools	72.3%	14				47.0				34.0	$7,890	$378	$418	$1,175	$6,661	$432	$7,093
EVIT - McClintock High School	Public	9-12	1830 E Del Rio Dr	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
Valley Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	2150 Southern Avenue STE 713	Tempe	85282	Maricopa County	Kestrel Schools Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 621-3383	23				12 (52.2%)	2 (8.7%)	9 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$00			$00
EVIT - Compadre High School	Public	9-12	500 W Guadalupe Rd	Tempe	85283	Maricopa County	East Valley Institute of Technology	No	(n/a)	No	No	(480) 461-4000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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