- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Hollywood, CA
James Madison Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Madison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062271003156
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in North Hollywood · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- small classes for California
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James Madison Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in North Hollywood, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271003156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
James Madison Middle held near 1,224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.9 → 68.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-60 students YoY 062271003156 · North Hollywood, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,148 enr · 17.9:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
James Madison Middle held near 1,224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.9 → 68.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
James Madison Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school
James Madison Middle
1,148 students
What this shows James Madison Middle reports 1,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Madison Middle compares
James Madison Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 63% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,148
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
White 31.5%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, James Madison Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Madison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in North Hollywood
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,148 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Middle
How many students attend James Madison Middle?
James Madison Middle has 1,148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Hollywood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,284 (2022-23) → 1,224 (2023-24), nearly flat (-60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Middle is 17.9:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Madison Middle?
90.7% of students at James Madison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in North Hollywood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Middle?
James Madison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Madison Middle rank among middle schools in North Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in North Hollywood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in North Hollywood on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides James Madison Middle, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.