Serving 473 students in grades 6-8, John Adams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 6%
- Reading Proficiency: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Adams Middle School's student population of 473 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Adams Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
83%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend John Adams Middle School?
473 students attend John Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of John Adams Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Adams Middle School offer ?
John Adams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John Adams Middle School part of?
John Adams Middle School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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