2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Adams Middle School serves 1,054 students in grades 6-8.
Adams Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,054 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • 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:

School Overview

Adams Middle School's student population of 1,054 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
1,054 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Adams Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
13%
12%
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Hispanic
32%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
37%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.73
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

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?

1,054 students attend Adams Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of Adams Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 22:1.

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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - John Smith

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,054 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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