James Madison H S
Dallas, TX · Dallas ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
951st of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
3000 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLV, Dallas, TX 75215
(972)925-2800NCES ID 481623001311Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 236 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 388 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 74.5% | 65.7% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.9% | 32.0% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $179K in zip 75215 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.