Serving 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James Madison School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James Madison School's student population of 321 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Madison School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#954 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
67%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
21%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison School's ranking?
James Madison School is ranked #954 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are James Madison School often compared to?
James Madison Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonneville School, Hillcrest School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend James Madison School?
321 students attend James Madison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of James Madison School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison School?
James Madison School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does James Madison School offer ?
James Madison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is James Madison School part of?
James Madison School is part of Ogden City School District.
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