John Adams Middle School
John Adams Middle School serves 1,061 students in grades 6-8.
John Adams Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
John Adams Middle School's student population of 1,061 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 67% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,061 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
John Adams Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,789 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of John Adams Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1535 out of 1789 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
56%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
59%

Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
2%

Asian
16%
7%

Hispanic
8%
10%

Black
21%
11%

White
46%
64%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review John Adams Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
2341 16TH AVE NW
ROCHESTER, MN$279,900- 5 Beds | 2 Baths
- (0.55 miles from school)
-
3337 LEISURE CT NW
ROCHESTER, MN$289,900- 2 Beds | 2 Baths
- (0.79 miles from school)
-
1640 13TH AVE NW
ROCHESTER, MN$299,900- 3 Beds | 1.75 Baths
- (1.14 miles from school)
-
2311 48TH ST NW
ROCHESTER, MN$269,900- 4 Beds | 2 Baths
- (1.31 miles from school)
Recent Articles

School Safety: Shootings
Teachers and parents must be prepared for anything that impacts the safety of our young people.

What are the Top High Schools in Boston?
We review recent rankings from Boston Magazine that shows the top-rated high schools in this extensive school district.

An Overview of the Funding of Public Schools
Learn about how public schools are funded today and how the federal and local monies are allocated.