Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Madison School #10 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison School #10 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James Madison School #10's student population of 280 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Madison School #10 ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison School #10 is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
64%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
25%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison School #10's ranking?
James Madison School #10 is ranked #409 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James Madison School #10 often compared to?
James Madison School #10is often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt School #7 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend James Madison School #10?
280 students attend James Madison School #10.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of James Madison School #10 students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Madison School #10?
James Madison School #10 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Madison School #10 offer ?
James Madison School #10 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Madison School #10 part of?
James Madison School #10 is part of Garfield Public School District.
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