James Madison Preparatory School in Tempe, Arizona on DonorsChoose

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James Madison Preparatory School is an urban public school in Tempe, Arizona that is part of Arizona Department of Education. It serves 140 students in grades 6 - 12. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 12

140 Students

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5815 S McClintock Dr

Tempe, AZ 85283 View local requests

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James Madison Preparatory School Demographics

24%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

28%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

James Madison Preparatory School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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