James Madison Intermediate School

jmi.edison.k12.nj.us/

586 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

James Madison Intermediate School (JMI), located on New Dover Road in Edison, New Jersey, serves students in grades 4 and 5 as part of the Edison Township Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and middle school education. By focusing on the developmental needs of upper-elementary students, JMI emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging students to take more responsibility for their learning and personal growth.

In addition to its core curriculum, James Madison Intermediate places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs that allow students to explore their interests, whether in the arts, technology, or athletics. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, the school works closely with parents and the broader Edison community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of their future academic careers.

586

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Madison Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	31
Black	21
Asian	490
Two or More	11
American Indian	16

Asian
490 (83.6%)
Hispanic
31 (5.3%)
Black
21 (3.6%)
White
17 (2.9%)
American Indian
16 (2.7%)
Two or More
11 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edison Township School District
Phone:	(732)452-2960
Website:	http://jmi.edison.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 184

Grade 4 189

Grade 5 213