John Adams Middle School

5401 Glenrio Rd Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John Adams Middle School serves 488 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

John Adams Middle School's student population of 488 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
488 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John Adams Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. 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 (NM)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
6%
21%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
5%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
84%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (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?
488 students attend John Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of John Adams Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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