Serving 1,060 students in grades 6-8, Adams Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,060 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Adams Middle School's student population of 1,060 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,060 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Adams Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams Middle School's ranking?
Adams Middle School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Adams Middle School often compared to?
Adams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parras (Nick G.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Adams Middle School?
1,060 students attend Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Adams Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Middle School?
Adams Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Adams Middle School offer ?
Adams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Adams Middle School part of?
Adams Middle School is part of Redondo Beach Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 12/22/2021
This school is great! Much better than Paris middle school.
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