James Madison High School

Direction3000 Martin Luther King Jr Blv, Dallas, TX, 75215
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Public School DALLAS ISD High School

Accountability Ratings

B
Good
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TEA Ratings
Scaled Score
Student Achievement 75
Student Progress 83
Closing Performance Gaps 78
Overall 82

Distinction Designations

MedalMedalMedalMedal
Read/ELA
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Post-Secondary
Comparative Academic Growth
Comparative Closing the Gaps

Welcome to James Madison High School, a dynamic and thriving educational community located at the heart of Dallas at 3000 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. As a proud institution within the Dallas Independent School District, our school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and inclusivity.

At James Madison High School, we are privileged to have a dedicated team of 33 teachers, each bringing an average of 12 years of rich teaching experience. Our educators are passionate about shaping minds and have been with us for an average of 10 years, forming a stable and nurturing environment for all students. This commitment to educational consistency and excellence ensures that each of our 416 students receives personalized and attentive instruction, reflected in our favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 12.70.

Beyond traditional academics, James Madison High School recognizes the importance of a supportive educational infrastructure. Our two skilled education aides are integral to our mission of providing every student with the resources and support they need to succeed both academically and personally.

At James Madison High, we are not just about lessons and homework. We believe in building a community where students can grow, learn, and prepare for the future in a supportive and engaging environment. Our diverse programs and extracurricular activities are designed to nurture student talents and interests, fostering well-rounded individuals ready to take on the world’s challenges.

We invite you to become a part of our vibrant community, where education is not just about reaching academic heights but also about building character and lifelong skills. Join us at James Madison High School, where your child’s future begins. For more information or to schedule a visit, please call us at (972) 925-2800. We look forward to welcoming you to our school family!

School Summary

Public School
Grade Span
09-12
Enrollment
349
Is Charter
No
Address
3000 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLV, DALLAS, TX, 75215
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Principal
LONNIE RUSSELL
School District
Phone
(972) 925-2800
County
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James Madison High School Student / Staff Statistics

Student Statistics

Racial/Ethnic Group
Racial/Ethnic Group Number Percent
African American 206 59.03%
Hispanic 133 38.11%
White 4 1.15%
Asian 1 0.29%
Native American 2 0.57%
Two or More Races 2 0.57%
Total Students 349 100.00%
Eco Disadvantaged 339 97.13%
Limited English Proficiency 113 32.38%
Program/Count/Percent
Program Count Percent
Bilingual 110 31.52%
Gifted & Talented 34 9.74%
Special Education 55 15.76%
Teacher Student Ratio 11.80 S/T

Staff Statistics

By Experience
By Experience Count Percent
Over 30 years 1 3.39%
20 - 30 years 8 25.42%
10 - 20 years 6 19.32%
6 - 10 years 9 30.85%
1- 5 years 6 21.02%
Beginning Teacher 0 0.34%
Teacher Experience Average 11.20 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 9.10 yrs
Teacher Type Number Percent
Total Teachers 30 100%
Female Teachers 15 49.83 %
Male Teachers 15 50.17 %
School Admin 4
School Support 7
Edu Aids 2
Special Education 4

James Madison High School 2025 STAAR Statistics

STAAR Statistics
Group All Subjects Read/ELA Math Science Soc Studies
ALL 70% 54% 79% 89% 86%
African American 72% 58% 76% 96% 93%
Hispanic 63% 44% 81% 80% 79%
White 100% *% *% *% %
Asian % % % % %
Two or More Races *% *% *% *% %
Economically Disadvantaged 69% 53% 79% 88% 86%
Male Students 63% 46% 74% 83% 84%
Female Students 78% 65% 85% 95% 90%
Special Education 56% 33% 74% 91% 80%
Limited English Proficiency 65% 48% 86% 79% 80%

Class of 2024 Graduates

Standardized Test

Class Graduate
Group %
Tested
SAT
Avg
ACT
Avg
Abv
Criteria
ALL 92.6 799 14.4 2.7
African American 93.3 787 14.4 n/a
Hispanic 90 816 n/a 5.6
White * n/a n/a n/a
Asian n/a n/a n/a n/a
Two or More Races -2 * n/a *
Male Students 90.9 773 * 2.5
Female Students 94.6 828 * 2.9
Special Education n/a n/a n/a n/a
Eco Disadvantaged n/a n/a n/a n/a

Graduation

Class Graduate
Group Read
Ready
Math
Ready
Both
Ready
Graduated GED Cont. Dropout
ALL 51.9 86.4 51.9 82.5 n/a 4.1 13.4
African American 51.7 88.3 51.7 84.5 n/a 2.8 12.7
Hispanic 55 85 55 76 n/a 8 16
White * * * * * * *
Asian n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Two or More Races n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Male Students n/a n/a n/a 86 n/a 6 8
Female Students n/a n/a n/a 78.7 n/a 2.1 19.1
Special Education 15.4 46.2 15.4 86.7 n/a 6.7 6.7
Eco Disadvantaged 52.5 86.3 52.5 84 n/a 3.2 12.8

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