Is James Madison Middle School a good school?

James Madison Middle School ranks 123 rd of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend James Madison Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 494 students attended James Madison Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of James Madison Middle School?

Students at James Madison Middle School are 79% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of James Madison Middle School attend?

Students who attend James Madison Middle School usually go on to attend Madisonville North Hopkins High School

James Madison Middle School

Summary:

James Madison Middle School is a public middle school located in Madisonville, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 494 students. The school is part of the Hopkins County School District, which is ranked 51 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James Madison Middle School consistently outperforms the Hopkins County and Kentucky state averages in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71% of 6th-grade students at James Madison Middle School were proficient or better in reading, compared to 54% in Hopkins County and 49% statewide. The school also excels in mathematics, with 56% of 6th-graders, 52% of 7th-graders, and 20% of 8th-graders scoring proficient or better, outpacing the county and state averages. Additionally, the school stands out in its performance for specific student subgroups, particularly African American and Special Education students, ranking among the top schools in the state.

While James Madison Middle School outperforms the Hopkins County and Kentucky averages, it faces competition from nearby schools within the same district, such as Browning Springs Middle School and South Hopkins Middle School, which have lower overall rankings and proficiency rates. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, James Madison Middle School has been able to maintain its strong academic performance, indicating its ability to effectively support and educate students from diverse backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 6-8

510 Brown Rd
Madisonville, KY 42431

(270) 825-6160

District: Hopkins County

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Students who attend James Madison Middle School usually attend:

High:

Madisonville North Hopkins High School

Feeder schools for James Madison Middle School:

Elementary:	Hanson Elementary School
	Jesse Stuart Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 494

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

African American:

9.5%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.7%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.94. (See more...)

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James Madison Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks James Madison Middle School 123^rd of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See James Madison Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Hopkins County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopkins County 51^st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at James Madison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2007	80.42	39^th	284	86.3%
2008	76.84	53^rd	287	81.5%
2009	62.90	100^th	289	65.4%
2010	68.99	81^st	299	72.9%
2011	58.95	127^th	304	58.2%
2012	68.92	73^rd	319	77.1%
2013	73.58	59^th	335	82.4%
2014	71.67	62^nd	335	81.5%
2015	69.57	74^th	337	78.0%
2016	70.60	69^th	331	79.2%
2017	73.47	54^th	330	83.6%
2018	71.88	65^th	322	79.8%
2019	66.32	91^st	335	72.8%
2021	44.69	129^th	282	54.3%
2022	59.91	100^th	320	68.8%
2023	63.54	99^th	327	69.7%
2024	55.94	123^rd	324	62.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James Madison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	46.12	58^th	87	33.3%
2022	55.75	34^th	98	65.3%
2024	61.33	28^th	99	71.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James Madison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	62.16	88^th	294	70.1%
2023	65.42	26^th	124	79.0%
2024	92.54	9^th	130	93.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Madison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	60.69	91^st	285	68.1%
2019	60.46	95^th	303	68.6%
2021	43.01	111^th	224	50.4%
2022	58.17	97^th	310	68.7%
2023	58.98	108^th	309	65.0%
2024	60.51	100^th	311	67.8%

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Rank History for Female students at James Madison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	63.06	88^th	290	69.7%
2019	60.92	101^st	299	66.2%
2021	43.38	122^nd	233	47.6%
2022	58.00	91^st	299	69.6%
2023	59.96	101^st	295	65.8%
2024	63.94	83^rd	300	72.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at James Madison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	77.27	29^th	219	86.8%
2019	77.92	23^rd	226	89.8%
2022	47.22	38^th	111	65.8%

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Rank History for Male students at James Madison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	75.38	44^th	293	85.0%
2019	66.44	76^th	303	74.9%
2021	53.62	80^th	222	64.0%
2022	54.39	110^th	304	63.8%
2023	65.89	76^th	307	75.2%
2024	57.33	110^th	304	63.8%

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Rank History for African American students at James Madison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	60.31	30^th	96	68.8%
2019	70.87	17^th	96	82.3%
2024	86.75	6^th	80	92.5%

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Rank History for White students at James Madison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	73.95	43^rd	253	83.0%
2019	65.76	72^nd	266	72.9%
2021	43.75	103^rd	213	51.6%
2022	58.28	109^th	314	65.3%
2023	60.98	102^nd	320	68.1%
2024	53.49	129^th	316	59.2%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James Madison Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	541	56	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	604
1996	541	56	4	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	604
1997	511	58	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
1998	495	49	6	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	553
1999	464	50	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	523
2000	463	43	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2001	461	47	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	515
2002	435	61	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2003	435	61	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2004	405	57	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	472
2005	423	60	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	493
2006	426	49	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
2007	463	58	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	7	538
2008	454	55	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	11	533
2009	446	53	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	10	518
2010	423	60	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	11	509
2011	443	60	9	7	1	1	15	0	536
2012	430	45	12	9	2	1	17	0	516
2013	459	38	7	15	0	2	16	0	537
2014	462	45	10	15	0	1	17	0	550
2015	455	57	7	24	0	2	20	0	565
2016	460	65	7	20	0	2	22	0	576
2017	450	60	6	22	0	3	21	0	562
2018	437	51	4	22	0	3	30	0	547
2019	436	51	6	18	0	4	39	0	554
2020	464	47	5	17	0	2	42	0	577
2021	439	51	7	13	2	1	33	0	546
2022	416	47	6	18	1	1	32	0	521
2023	390	47	7	18	1	1	30	0	494

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	604	31.8	19.0	n/a
1996	604	31.8	19.0	n/a
1997	581	34.4	16.9	21.7
1998	553	31.5	17.6	23
1999	523	33.1	15.8	35.8
2000	510	32.0	15.9	34.3
2001	515	30.6	16.8	36.2
2002	501	31.0	16.2	50.1
2003	501	31.0	16.2	50.1
2004	472	31.0	15.2	n/a
2005	493	30.5	16.2	n/a
2006	487	32.5	15.0	37.6
2007	538	36.0	14.9	36
2008	533	34.2	15.6	37.4
2009	518	33.1	15.6	36
2010	509	23.6	21.5	40.4
2011	536	31.6	16.9	42
2012	516	30.0	17.2	41.9
2013	537	29.0	18.5	39.5
2014	550	29.0	18.9	38.4
2015	565	31.0	18.2	42.5
2016	576	33.0	17.4	45.7
2017	562	32.0	17.5	46.4
2018	547	30.0	18.2	48.3
2019	554	28.2	19.5	44.6
2020	577	30.2	19.0	50.8
2021	546	29.2	18.6	44.3
2022	521	28.2	18.4	51.4
2023	494	28.2	17.4	45.7

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	604	31.8	19.0	n/a
1996	604	31.8	19.0	n/a
1997	581	34.4	16.9	21.7
1998	553	31.5	17.6	23
1999	523	33.1	15.8	35.8
2000	510	32.0	15.9	34.3
2001	515	30.6	16.8	36.2
2002	501	31.0	16.2	50.1
2003	501	31.0	16.2	50.1
2004	472	31.0	15.2	n/a
2005	493	30.5	16.2	n/a
2006	487	32.5	15.0	37.6
2007	538	36.0	14.9	36
2008	533	34.2	15.6	37.4
2009	518	33.1	15.6	36
2010	509	23.6	21.5	40.4
2011	536	31.6	16.9	42
2012	516	30.0	17.2	41.9
2013	537	29.0	18.5	39.5
2014	550	29.0	18.9	38.4
2015	565	31.0	18.2	42.5
2016	576	33.0	17.4	45.7
2017	562	32.0	17.5	46.4
2018	547	30.0	18.2	48.3
2019	554	28.2	19.5	44.6
2020	577	30.2	19.0	50.8
2021	546	29.2	18.6	44.3
2022	521	28.2	18.4	51.4
2023	494	28.2	17.4	45.7

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 Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$465 (4.1%)	$135 (1.2%)	$600 (5.3%)	$7,490 (65.9%)	$1,373 (12.1%)	$8,864 (78.0%)	$11,369
2019	$409 (4.1%)	$110 (1.1%)	$519 (5.2%)	$7,075 (70.6%)	$1,443 (14.4%)	$8,517 (85.0%)	$10,025
2020	$401 (4.1%)	$137 (1.4%)	$537 (5.5%)	$7,140 (73.0%)	$1,406 (14.4%)	$8,546 (87.3%)	$9,787
2021	$504 (5.1%)	$399 (4.1%)	$903 (9.2%)	$6,888 (70.3%)	$1,271 (13.0%)	$8,159 (83.3%)	$9,797
2022	$768 (6.4%)	$945 (7.9%)	$1,713 (14.3%)	$7,235 (60.3%)	$1,482 (12.4%)	$8,717 (72.6%)	$12,000

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Madison Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 335 Middle schools	Ranks 99^th of 327 Middle schools	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	554	494	10.8%
African American	51	47	7.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	18	18
Pacific Islander	4	1	75%
White	436	390	10.6%
Two or More Races	39	30	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.6%	45.7%	1.2%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (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	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 6th Grade	KSA Reading 7th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th 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 Middle School	Public	6-8	510 Brown Rd	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 825-6160	494	28	17.4	45.7%	390 (78.9%)	47 (9.5%)	18 (3.6%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.1%)	55.9	123^rd of 324 public middle schools	62.0%		63.5	99^th of 327 public middle schools	69.7%	24	56.0	52.0	20.0	71.0	64.0	38.0	27.0	32.0	31.0	54.0	$12,000	$768	$945	$1,713	$7,235	$1,482	$8,717
Browning Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	357 W Arch St	Madisonville	42431	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 825-6006	499	32	15.7	62.9%	331 (66.3%)	77 (15.4%)	31 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (11.4%)	39.3	194^th of 324 public middle schools	40.1%		34.1	217^th of 327 public middle schools	33.6%	23	30.0	43.0	25.0	43.0	46.0	32.0	24.0	50.0	34.0	52.0	$11,881	$668	$963	$1,631	$7,225	$1,478	$8,703
South Hopkins Middle School	Public	6-8	9140 Hopkinsville Rd	Nortonville	42442	Hopkins County	Hopkins County	No	No	No	Yes	(270) 825-6125	365	28	13.2	58.6%	313 (85.8%)	18 (4.9%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.0%)	32.5	227^th of 324 public middle schools	29.9%		46.8	165^th of 327 public middle schools	49.5%	62	49.0	37.0		46.0	39.0	33.0	20.0	24.0	25.0	43.0	$14,169	$770	$964	$1,734	$9,152	$1,615	$10,767
Webster County Middle School	Public	7-8	1928 US Hwy 41A South	Dixon	42409	Webster County	Webster County	No	No	No	No	(270) 639-9496	315	19	16.5	66.3%	241 (76.5%)	7 (2.2%)	56 (17.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	42.2	177^th of 324 public middle schools	45.4%		46.8	164^th of 327 public middle schools	49.8%	13		36.0	47.0		38.0	38.0	19.0	44.0	33.0	52.0	$11,781	$1,897	$777	$2,674	$7,668	$1,439	$9,107
Muhlenberg North Middle	Public	6-8	1000 N Main St	Greenville	42345	Muhlenberg County	Muhlenberg County	No	No	No	No	(270) 338-3550	507	35	14.4	58.8%	462 (91.1%)	7 (1.4%)	17 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	24.3	254^th of 324 public middle schools	21.6%		24.7	253^rd of 327 public middle schools	22.6%	1	14.0	37.0	29.0	32.0	44.0	35.0		25.0	31.0	37.0	$15,641	$1,460	$528	$1,867	$11,871	$2,640	$14,511
Muhlenberg South Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 State Route 176	Greenville	42345	Muhlenberg County	Muhlenberg County	No	No	No	No	(270) 820-6534	420	25	16.7	59.5%	387 (92.1%)	9 (2.1%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	45.7	165^th of 324 public middle schools	49.1%		42.4	180^th of 327 public middle schools	45.0%	15	48.0	51.0	48.0	52.0	59.0	33.0	18.0	29.0	23.0	41.0	$16,059	$1,572	$528	$1,979	$11,838	$3,142	$14,980
McLean County Middle School	Public	6-8	1901 Hwy 136 E	Calhoun	42327	McLean County	McLean County	No	No	No	No	(270) 273-5191	319	25	12.8	53.0%	300 (94.0%)	4 (1.3%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	76	52^nd of 324 public middle schools	84.0%		86.7	23^rd of 327 public middle schools	93.0%	29	46.0	60.0	40.0	53.0	58.0	56.0	38.0	88.0	40.0	68.0	$14,652	$1,045	$209	$1,254	$9,896	$2,157	$12,053

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