James Madison Charter Academy School vs Janitell Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Charter Academy School
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
72 students
Janitell Junior High School
Fountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | James Madison Charter Academy School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Janitell Junior High School Fountain, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 993 | #132 of 262 |
| National rank | #39199 of 50,301 | #9121 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 72 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Fountain |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Janitell Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 29.0).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 58.3%).
- •James Madison Charter Academy School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.7).
- •Janitell Junior High School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 72.
- •James Madison Charter Academy School is a charter school while Janitell Junior High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Madison Charter Academy School better than Janitell Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Janitell Junior High School ranks higher (43.2 vs 29.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Madison Charter Academy School and Janitell Junior High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Fountain in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Charter Academy School: 72. Janitell Junior High School: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Charter Academy School and Janitell Junior High School rank in Colorado?
James Madison Charter Academy School is 728th of 993 and Janitell Junior High School is 132nd of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).