John Adams Middle School serves 744 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 27%
- Reading Proficiency: 38%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
John Adams Middle School's student population of 744 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
744 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of John Adams Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)38%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
93%
56%

Black
3%
5%

White
3%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend John Adams Middle School?
744 students attend John Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of John Adams Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% 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 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Los Angeles Unified School District.
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