At a glance
Reported students
466
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
361
James Madison Middle School: 466 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 519
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about James Madison Middle School
James Madison Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Madisonville. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Hopkins County. NCES reports 466 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 middle schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 559 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, above the Kentucky median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.6%) and Black (7.1%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking James Madison Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.6%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black7.1%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hopkins County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Browning Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
443 reported students
South Hopkins Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
300 reported students
West Broadway Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Jesse Stuart Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Pride Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
404 reported students
Hanson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
532 reported students
Public schools near James Madison Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkins Co Career & Technology Center High · Hopkins County | 09–12 | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Kentucky TECH - Madisonville Reg Tech Ct Other · Hopkins County | UG–UG | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| Jesse Stuart Elementary School Elementary · Hopkins County | PK–05 | 486 | 0.4 mi |
| Madisonville Technical College Other · Hopkins County | UG–UG | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| Browning Springs Middle School Middle · Hopkins County | 06–08 | 443 | 2 mi |
| South Hopkins Middle School Middle · Hopkins County | 06–08 | 300 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Middle School
What grades does James Madison Middle School serve?
James Madison Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Hopkins County.
How many students attend James Madison Middle School?
James Madison Middle School reported 466 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 217 Kentucky middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 519 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Madison Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 466 students and 25.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James Madison Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Madison Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopkins County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James Madison Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James Madison Middle School in?
James Madison Middle School is part of Hopkins County, based in Madisonville, KY, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Madison Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hopkins Co Career & Technology Center (0.1 mi), Kentucky TECH - Madisonville Reg Tech Ct (0.1 mi), Jesse Stuart Elementary School (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.