James Madison Preparatory High School

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

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:
297^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,921

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.7%

African American:

23.5%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James Madison Preparatory High School ranks better than 63.2% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.39. (See more...)

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

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.7%), African American (23.5%), Hispanic (9.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Madison Preparatory High School is 16.3, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Madison School District! (See more...)

Compare James Madison Preparatory High School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 297^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See James Madison Preparatory High School in the ranking list.)

Madison:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison 62^nd 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
2016	39.08	383^rd	693	44.7%
2017	49.57	284^th	714	60.2%
2018	48.80	296^th	716	58.7%
2019	51.75	272^nd	734	62.9%
2021	54.87	218^th	746	70.8%
2022	58.02	208^th	774	73.1%
2023	60.38	197^th	792	75.1%
2024	50.39	297^th	807	63.2%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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	Total
2014	34	4	0	2	0	0	0	40
2015	63	15	0	6	0	1	0	85
2016	97	29	0	10	0	1	2	139
2017	140	39	0	12	1	1	4	197
2018	142	34	2	9	1	1	2	191
2019	138	36	2	9	2	0	2	189
2020	128	35	1	12	1	0	1	178
2021	120	41	1	10	1	0	2	175
2022	122	41	0	19	1	0	6	189
2023	127	40	0	20	0	0	7	194
2024	119	46	2	19	0	0	10	196

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
2024	196	12.0	16.3	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 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
2024	196	12.0	16.3	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 High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 272^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 197^th 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)	46	78	32%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Madison)	32	47	15%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (James Madison Preparatory High School)	57	60	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Madison)	33	44	11%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (James Madison Preparatory High School)	80	71	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Madison)	39	47	8%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (James Madison Preparatory High School)	81	84	3%
End of Course US History (Madison)	58	51	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (James Madison Preparatory High School)	21	38	17%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Madison)	36	53	17%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (James Madison Preparatory High School)	46	41	5%
End of Course Geometry (Madison)	36	50	14%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	189	194	2.6%
African American	36	40	11.1%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	9	20	122.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	138	127	8%
Two or More Races	2	7	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.6%	1.5%	0%

Schools Near James Madison Preparatory High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James Madison Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2812 W Us 90	Madison	32340	Madison County	Madison	Yes	No	No	No	(850) 253-2173	196	12	16.3		119 (60.7%)	46 (23.5%)	19 (9.7%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	50.4	297^th of 807 public high schools	63.2%		60.4	197^th of 792 public high schools	75.1%	100	48.0	59.0	23.0	62.0	71.0	65.0	$8,921	$1,731	$7,190
Madison County High School	Public	9-12	2649 W Us Highway 90	Madison	32340	Madison County	Madison	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 973-5061	488	23	21.4	70.1%	182 (37.3%)	265 (54.3%)	32 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	19	641^st of 807 public high schools	20.6%		21	595^th of 792 public high schools	24.9%	46	25.0	34.0	26.0	44.0	40.0	45.0	$11,599	$2,791	$8,808
Joann Bridges Academy	Public	6-12	950 SW Greenville Hills Rd	Greenville	32331	Madison County	Madison	No	No	No	No	(850) 948-2230	13	0		76.9%	3 (23.1%)	9 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)								(n/a)

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Is James Madison Preparatory High School a good school?

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

How many students attend James Madison Preparatory High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 196 students attended James Madison Preparatory High School.

What is the racial makeup of James Madison Preparatory High School?

Students at James Madison Preparatory High School are 61% White, 23% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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