Serving 430 students in grades 7-8, James Madison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Madison Middle School's student population of 430 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Madison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2732 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Middle School's ranking?
James Madison Middle School is ranked #2732 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James Madison Middle School often compared to?
James Madison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Jackson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James Madison Middle School?
430 students attend James Madison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of James Madison Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Middle School?
James Madison Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Madison Middle School offer ?
James Madison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is James Madison Middle School part of?
James Madison Middle School is part of Brevard School District.
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