James Madison High School

Public 9-12

 3000 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
       Dallas, TX  75215-2499


(972) 925-2800

District: Dallas Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1753rd of 1,961 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,135 Help


Feeder schools for James Madison High School:

Elementary:    Dr Martin Luther King Junior Arts Academy
    Oran M Roberts Elementary
    Paul L Dunbar Learning Center
Middle:    Billy Earl Dade Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.1%
Hispanic:
36.5%
White:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.1% Help


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Compare Details James Madison High School ranks worse than 89.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 34th among 38 ranked high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.06. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of James Madison High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.1%), Hispanic (36.5%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Madison High School is 8.8, which is the lowest among 39 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Madison High School is $14,135, which is the 3rd highest among 38 high schools in the Dallas Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James Madison High School:

SchoolDigger ranks James Madison High School 1753rd of 1961 Texas public high schools. (See James Madison High School in the ranking list.)

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Dallas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas Independent School District (Isd) 547th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for James Madison High School

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Rank History for all students at James Madison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 25.33 1241st 1427 13.0%
2005 8.46 1353rd 1429 5.3%
2006 27.66 1195th 1430 16.4%
2007 35.41 1153rd 1497 23.0%
2008 36.92 1162nd 1510 23.0%
2009 28.32 1315th 1539 14.6%
2010 42.57 1191st 1568 24.0%
2011 30.34 1435th 1672 14.2%
2012 30.89 1257th 1603 21.6%
2013 29.69 1286th 1652 22.2%
2014 20.87 1474th 1734 15.0%
2015 14.22 1546th 1743 11.3%
2016 15.34 1553rd 1762 11.9%
2017 12.80 1547th 1777 12.9%
2018 20.96 1458th 1797 18.9%
2019 17.72 1561st 1857 15.9%
2021 9.72 1697th 1861 8.8%
2022 8.42 1732nd 1876 7.7%
2023 10.06 1753rd 1961 10.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James Madison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.45 177th 1113 84.1%
2019 51.62 377th 1136 66.8%
2021 32.85 811th 1195 32.1%
2022 24.55 993rd 1278 22.3%
2023 25.42 1025th 1371 25.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at James Madison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.21 1100th 1347 18.3%
2019 22.33 1193rd 1357 12.1%
2021 28.71 1068th 1382 22.7%
2022 19.70 1302nd 1418 8.2%
2023 19.87 1345th 1478 9.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Madison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.19 1448th 1794 19.3%
2019 22.76 1535th 1818 15.6%
2021 13.06 1671st 1848 9.6%
2022 11.24 1694th 1847 8.3%
2023 12.93 1681st 1897 11.4%
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Rank History for Female students at James Madison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.19 1519th 1781 14.7%
2019 16.24 1562nd 1798 13.1%
2021 7.93 1687th 1815 7.1%
2022 10.40 1657th 1841 10.0%
2023 10.57 1680th 1891 11.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James Madison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.68 1024th 1137 9.9%
2019 4.24 1120th 1145 2.2%
2021 0.27 1169th 1177 0.7%
2022 12.03 1086th 1172 7.3%
2023 0.18 1175th 1182 0.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at James Madison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.35 1329th 1784 25.5%
2019 24.74 1505th 1810 16.9%
2021 16.83 1648th 1829 9.9%
2022 14.23 1699th 1837 7.5%
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Rank History for Male students at James Madison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.30 1543rd 1803 14.4%
2019 17.46 1590th 1824 12.8%
2021 10.22 1684th 1840 8.5%
2022 6.98 1746th 1853 5.8%
2023 9.54 1728th 1913 9.7%
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Rank History for African American students at James Madison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.65 716th 1013 29.3%
2019 31.14 678th 1024 33.8%
2021 18.50 869th 1020 14.8%
2022 18.10 885th 1031 14.2%
2023 19.10 881st 1069 17.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James Madison High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.87 1230th 1691 27.3%
2019 17.91 1501st 1714 12.4%
2021 11.79 1581st 1743 9.3%
2022 7.74 1649th 1762 6.4%
2023 11.09 1628th 1820 10.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for James Madison High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 1 632 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1990 1 598 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1991 1 582 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1992 2 656 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 671
1993 3 646 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 671
1994 3 638 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1995 3 658 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1996 3 658 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 677
1997 6 779 0 40 1 n/a n/a 0 826
1998 8 833 0 48 1 n/a n/a 0 890
1999 4 777 0 46 1 n/a n/a 0 828
2000 7 665 0 48 1 n/a n/a 0 721
2001 4 660 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2002 7 604 0 67 2 n/a n/a 0 680
2003 7 604 0 67 2 n/a n/a 0 680
2004 8 566 1 61 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2005 8 522 1 77 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2006 3 515 1 81 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2007 1 426 1 85 2 n/a n/a 0 515
2008 0 423 0 94 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 8 535 1 273 2 n/a n/a 0 819
2010 5 531 2 209 1 n/a n/a 0 748
2011 2 462 1 148 7 0 0 0 620
2012 0 449 1 79 1 1 1 0 532
2013 1 379 1 74 0 0 1 0 456
2014 4 359 0 86 1 0 4 0 454
2015 4 331 0 127 1 0 1 0 464
2016 4 308 0 131 2 0 2 0 447
2017 6 315 0 156 0 0 2 0 479
2018 4 279 0 185 1 0 1 0 470
2019 1 296 0 191 0 0 2 0 490
2020 2 281 0 204 0 0 3 0 490
2021 5 290 0 202 3 0 1 0 501
2022 2 252 0 160 0 0 2 0 416
2023 2 223 0 131 1 0 2 0 359

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Madison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 642 n/a n/a n/a
1990 606 48.0 12.6 n/a
1991 598 76.8 7.7 n/a
1992 671 39.8 16.8 54.4
1993 671 40.0 16.8 58.7
1994 653 48.0 13.6 55.9
1995 677 52.2 13.0 65.1
1996 677 52.2 13.0 65.1
1997 826 53.4 15.5 57.6
1998 890 56.9 15.6 47.6
1999 828 53.5 15.5 45.7
2000 721 58.2 12.4 52.7
2001 727 61.2 11.9 52.5
2002 680 63.6 10.7 50.4
2003 680 63.6 10.7 50.4
2004 637 58.0 11.0 54.8
2005 608 57.0 10.7 60.2
2006 602 55.0 10.9 73.4
2007 515 57.3 9.0 81.9
2008 518 56.0 9.3 77.8
2009 819 66.5 12.3 78
2010 748 57.0 13.1 73.9
2011 620 57.0 10.8 81
2012 532 43.0 12.3 84.8
2013 456 41.6 10.9 87.3
2014 454 34.0 13.3 87
2015 464 42.0 11.0 90.1
2016 447 40.0 11.1 98
2017 479 41.6 11.4 96.7
2018 470 41.4 11.3 96.8
2019 490 38.9 12.5 89.4
2020 490 40.4 12.1 96.5
2021 501 41.5 12.0 96
2022 416 32.6 12.7 95.7
2023 359 40.3 8.8 96.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Madison High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 642 n/a n/a n/a
1990 606 48.0 12.6 n/a
1991 598 76.8 7.7 n/a
1992 671 39.8 16.8 54.4
1993 671 40.0 16.8 58.7
1994 653 48.0 13.6 55.9
1995 677 52.2 13.0 65.1
1996 677 52.2 13.0 65.1
1997 826 53.4 15.5 57.6
1998 890 56.9 15.6 47.6
1999 828 53.5 15.5 45.7
2000 721 58.2 12.4 52.7
2001 727 61.2 11.9 52.5
2002 680 63.6 10.7 50.4
2003 680 63.6 10.7 50.4
2004 637 58.0 11.0 54.8
2005 608 57.0 10.7 60.2
2006 602 55.0 10.9 73.4
2007 515 57.3 9.0 81.9
2008 518 56.0 9.3 77.8
2009 819 66.5 12.3 78
2010 748 57.0 13.1 73.9
2011 620 57.0 10.8 81
2012 532 43.0 12.3 84.8
2013 456 41.6 10.9 87.3
2014 454 34.0 13.3 87
2015 464 42.0 11.0 90.1
2016 447 40.0 11.1 98
2017 479 41.6 11.4 96.7
2018 470 41.4 11.3 96.8
2019 490 38.9 12.5 89.4
2020 490 40.4 12.1 96.5
2021 501 41.5 12.0 96
2022 416 32.6 12.7 95.7
2023 359 40.3 8.8 96.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James Madison High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,694 (13.2%) $11,146 (86.8%) $12,840
2020 $2,226 (16.0%) $11,677 (84.0%) $13,902
2021 $1,492 (10.6%) $12,643 (89.4%) $14,135

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Madison High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1561st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1753rd of 1961 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (James Madison High School)4425
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))6440
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (James Madison High School)3022
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))5646
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (James Madison High School)2219
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (James Madison High School)3231
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))4144
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (James Madison High School)5134
 17%
   End of Course U.S. History (Dallas Independent School District (Isd))7362
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students490359
 26.7%
African American296223
 24.7%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic191131
 31.4%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.4%96.1%
 6.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended James Madison High School.

Students at James Madison High School are 62% African American, 36% Hispanic.

James Madison High School ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Texas high schools.


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