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James Madison High School vs. Edward R Murrow High School

Should you attend James Madison High School or Edward R Murrow High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
James Madison High School
3787 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Edward R Murrow High School
1600 Ave L
Brooklyn, NY 11230
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

James Madison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Edward R Murrow High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 3,766 students in grades 9-12, James Madison High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 3,595 students in grades 9-12, Edward R Murrow High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,766 students
3,595 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at James Madison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edward R Murrow High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
42% | 58%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at James Madison High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edward R Murrow High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
222 teachers
234 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at James Madison High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edward R Murrow High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at James Madison High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edward R Murrow High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1234 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#1057 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of James Madison High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edward R Murrow High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NY)
59%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Madison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward R Murrow High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Madison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward R Murrow High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
98%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at James Madison High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edward R Murrow High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
85%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of James Madison High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Edward R Murrow High School with the average graduation rate observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of James Madison High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Edward R Murrow High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
1111
1078
Grade 10 Students
1037
950
Grade 11 Students
753
740
Grade 12 Students
860
812
Ungraded Students
5
15

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at James Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Edward R Murrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
20%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at James Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edward R Murrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at James Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edward R Murrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at James Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edward R Murrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
51%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at James Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edward R Murrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at James Madison High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edward R Murrow High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of James Madison High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edward R Murrow High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at James Madison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edward R Murrow High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at James Madison High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edward R Murrow High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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