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James Madison Middle School

510 Brown Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431Hopkins County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
494
Students
Total enrolled
$13,966
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 14% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 494 students in grades 06–08 in Madisonville, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,966 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

James Madison Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Madisonville, Kentucky, serving grades 06–08 with 494 students. The district invests $13,966 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at James Madison Middle School

494
Total Students
17.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution245 male · 249 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 226 students
Student Composition
79%
10%
Asian1%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black10%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210286000681

Academic Outcomes at James Madison Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 42431

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,966Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,966
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,145
Student Support$2,653
Administration$1,676
Operations$2,095
Other$1,397
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,966 spent per student, an estimated $6,187 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
26%
State government
55.0%
Local (property tax)
25.7%
Federal programs
19.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Pride Elementary SchoolHanson Elementary SchoolSouthside Elementary SchoolGrapevine Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Browning Springs Middle SchoolSouth Hopkins Middle School
↓
High School
Madisonville North Hopkins High SchoolHopkins County Central High SchoolHopkins County Day TreatmentHopkins Co Career & Technology Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyHopkins County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHopkins County →
Phone: (270)825-6160
NCES ID: 210286000681
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Madisonville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Hopkins County
High
Madisonville North Hopkins High School
1,189 students · 09–12
● 46 opp46% FRL
High
Hopkins County Central High School
774 students · 09–12
● 46 opp58% FRL
Mid
Browning Springs Middle School
499 students · 06–08
● 46 opp63% FRL
Elem
Pride Elementary School
475 students · PK–05
● 46 opp60% FRL
Elem
Hanson Elementary School
435 students · PK–05
● 53 opp42% FRL
Elem
Southside Elementary School
382 students · PK–05
● 43 opp70% FRL
Elem
Grapevine Elementary School
365 students · PK–05
● 46 opp68% FRL
Mid
South Hopkins Middle School
365 students · 06–08
● 43 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
510 Brown Rd, Madisonville, KY 42431
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.