Summary:
In zip code 32796, there is one middle school, James Madison Middle School, serving grades 7 and 8 in Titusville, Florida, with 447 students and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students (55.93% eligible for free or reduced lunch).
James Madison Middle School presents a mixed picture of strengths and challenges. The school excels in advanced math and science, with Algebra 1 EOC proficiency at 74% (beating the Brevard district average of 61% and the state average of 63%) and Geometry EOC proficiency at 78% (far exceeding the district and state averages of 56%). Eighth-grade science proficiency is also strong at 58%, above the state average of 52%. However, the school struggles significantly with 7th-grade math, where only 35% of students are proficient, compared to 49% in the district and 53% statewide. Civics EOC proficiency (75%) also lags behind the district (78%) and state (77%). A critical concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 38.3%, which is nearly double the district average of 21.1% and well above the state average of 31.4%.
Despite these challenges, the school shows strong upward momentum. Its state ranking has improved from the 36th percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 61st percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026, indicating effective strategies are being implemented. Per-student spending is $13,643, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1. For parents, this school offers excellent advanced math and science programs but has notable gaps in standard 7th-grade math and civics, with absenteeism being a major barrier to overall success.
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