Serving 606 students in grades 3-5, James Madison Intermediate School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
James Madison Intermediate School's student population of 606 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Madison Intermediate School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Intermediate School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
85%
10%
Hispanic
4%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Intermediate School's ranking?
James Madison Intermediate School is ranked #100 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James Madison Intermediate School often compared to?
James Madison Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Primary School, Martin Luther King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend James Madison Intermediate School?
606 students attend James Madison Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of James Madison Intermediate School students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Intermediate School?
James Madison Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Madison Intermediate School offer ?
James Madison Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is James Madison Intermediate School part of?
James Madison Intermediate School is part of Edison Township School District.
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