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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
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
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
67%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
21%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
24%
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 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 21:1.
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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