Serving 686 students in grades 9-12, James Madison Academic Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison Academic Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James Madison Academic Campus's student population of 686 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Madison Academic Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Academic Campus is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1922 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
89%
9%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Academic Campus's ranking?
James Madison Academic Campus is ranked #1922 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are James Madison Academic Campus often compared to?
James Madison Academic Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Vincent High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Madison Academic Campus?
The graduation rate of James Madison Academic Campus is 72%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend James Madison Academic Campus?
686 students attend James Madison Academic Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of James Madison Academic Campus students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Academic Campus?
James Madison Academic Campus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does James Madison Academic Campus offer ?
James Madison Academic Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James Madison Academic Campus part of?
James Madison Academic Campus is part of Milwaukee School District.
In what neighborhood is James Madison Academic Campus located?
James Madison Academic Campus is located in the Silver Spring neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI. There are 6 other public schools located in Silver Spring.
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