Serving 388 students in grades 9-12, James Madison High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
James Madison High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Madison High School?
The graduation rate of James Madison High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend James Madison High School?
388 students attend James Madison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of James Madison High School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison High School?
James Madison High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Madison High School offer ?
James Madison High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Madison High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
