James Madison Preparatory High School

Summary:

James Madison Preparatory High School is a public charter high school in Madison, Florida, serving 194 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and diverse student population compared to nearby schools.

Academically, James Madison Preparatory High School outperforms both the local Madison County High School and the state of Florida in key metrics like end-of-course exams and 10th grade English Language Arts proficiency. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 88.7% to 100% in recent years, significantly higher than the 80.2% rate at Madison County High School. While chronic absenteeism has increased at James Madison Preparatory, it still performs better than the 50.3% rate at the local high school.

In terms of student demographics, James Madison Preparatory High School has a predominantly White student body (65.46%), with significant representation of African American (20.62%) and Hispanic (10.31%) students. This racial diversity contrasts with the almost entirely African American student population at the nearby Joann Bridges Academy. However, the school's low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (1.55% to 1.71%) suggests it may not be serving the most economically disadvantaged students in the Madison area, unlike the higher rates at the other local high schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 2812 W Us 90
       Madison, FL  32340


(850) 253-2173

District: Madison

SchoolDigger Rank:
297th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,921 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
African American:
20.6%
Hispanic:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details James Madison Preparatory High School ranks better than 63.2% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.39. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of James Madison Preparatory High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), African American (20.6%), Hispanic (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Madison School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Madison Preparatory High School is 19.4, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Madison School District! (See more...)
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Compare James Madison Preparatory High School employs 10 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Madison Preparatory High School is $8,921. 1 high schools in the Madison School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

James Madison Preparatory High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks James Madison Preparatory High School 297th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See James Madison Preparatory High School in the ranking list.)

Madison:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison 62nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Madison Preparatory High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 39.08 383rd 693 44.7%
2017 49.57 284th 714 60.2%
2018 48.80 296th 716 58.7%
2019 51.75 272nd 734 62.9%
2021 54.87 218th 746 70.8%
2022 58.02 208th 774 73.1%
2023 60.38 197th 792 75.1%
2024 50.39 297th 807 63.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for James Madison Preparatory High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 34 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 40
2015 63 15 0 6 0 1 0 0 85
2016 97 29 0 10 0 1 2 0 139
2017 140 39 0 12 1 1 4 0 197
2018 142 34 2 9 1 1 2 0 191
2019 138 36 2 9 2 0 2 0 189
2020 128 35 1 12 1 0 1 0 178
2021 120 41 1 10 1 0 2 0 175
2022 122 41 0 19 1 0 6 0 189
2023 127 40 0 20 0 0 7 0 194

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 40 2.0 20.0 27.5
2015 85 7.0 12.1 32.9
2016 139 12.0 11.5 33.1
2017 197 6.0 32.8 1.5
2018 191 7.0 27.2 1.6
2019 189 11.0 17.1 1.6
2020 178 10.0 17.8 1.7
2021 175 10.0 17.5 1.7
2022 189 10.0 18.9 1.6
2023 194 10.0 19.4 1.5

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 40 2.0 20.0 27.5
2015 85 7.0 12.1 32.9
2016 139 12.0 11.5 33.1
2017 197 6.0 32.8 1.5
2018 191 7.0 27.2 1.6
2019 189 11.0 17.1 1.6
2020 178 10.0 17.8 1.7
2021 175 10.0 17.5 1.7
2022 189 10.0 18.9 1.6
2023 194 10.0 19.4 1.5

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 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $6,080 (100.0%) $6,080
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,286 (100.0%) $7,286
2020 $00 (0.0%) $7,338 (100.0%) $7,338
2021 $837 (8.6%) $8,853 (91.4%) $9,690
2022 $1,059 (11.9%) $7,856 (88.1%) $8,915
2023 $1,731 (19.4%) $7,190 (80.6%) $8,921

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James Madison Preparatory High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 197th of 792 High schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (James Madison Preparatory High School)4678
 32%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Madison)3247
 15%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (James Madison Preparatory High School)5760
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Madison)3344
 11%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (James Madison Preparatory High School)8071
 9%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Madison)3947
 8%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (James Madison Preparatory High School)8184
 3%
   End of Course US History (Madison)5851
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (James Madison Preparatory High School)2138
 17%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Madison)3653
 17%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (James Madison Preparatory High School)4641
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Madison)3650
 14%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students189194
 2.6%
African American3640
 11.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic920
 122.2%
Pacific Islander00
White138127
 8%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.6%1.5%
 0%


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James Madison Preparatory High School ranks 297th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended James Madison Preparatory High School.

Students at James Madison Preparatory High School are 65% White, 21% African American, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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

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