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James Madison High School

3000 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Dallas, TX 75215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 359 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 9:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James Madison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
James Madison High School's student population of 359 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
359 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7699 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Madison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Madison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Madison High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Madison High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Madison High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James Madison High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James Madison High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James Madison High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of James Madison High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of James Madison High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Madison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Madison High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison High School's ranking?
James Madison High School is ranked #7699 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are James Madison High School often compared to?
James Madison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Humanities/communications Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
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?
359 students attend James Madison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of James Madison High School students are Black, 36% 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 9:1, 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?
James Madison High School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is James Madison High School located?
James Madison High School is located in the South Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in South Dallas.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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