James Madison H S
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD · Grades 9-12
951st of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
James Madison H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Madison H S 951st of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 43% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
James Madison H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 236 students tested
James Madison H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 388 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.1% | 65.7% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.9% | 32.0% | ▲ 13.1 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near James Madison H S
Typical home value $179K in zip 75215 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near James Madison H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership SchoolDallas ISD · 0.3 mi away26th of 1,669
ELA 96% · Math 78% - 3Lincoln Humanities/Communications Magnet High SchDallas ISD · 1.4 mi away1,236th of 1,669
ELA 33% · Math 30% - 5Citylab H SDallas ISD · 1.7 mi away971st of 1,669
ELA 51% · Math 28% - 4Uplift Atlas Prep H SUplift Education · 2.2 mi away · charter1,114th of 1,669
ELA 43% · Math 27% - 10Booker T Washington Spva MagnetDallas ISD · 2.3 mi away79th of 1,669
ELA 95% · Math 63% - 10Dr Wright L Lassiter Jr Early College H SDallas ISD · 2.4 mi away23rd of 1,669
ELA 95% · Math 81% - 3Innovation Design Entrepreneurship AcademyDallas ISD · 2.5 mi away1,287th of 1,669
ELA 32% · Math 27% - 5Woodrow Wilson H SDallas ISD · 2.5 mi away839th of 1,669
ELA 52% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Madison H S in?
James Madison H S is part of the Dallas ISD district in Dallas, Texas.
Is James Madison H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Madison H S 951st of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of James Madison H S?
Black 66%, Hispanic 32%, White 1% (388 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Madison H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75215 is $179K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.