Serving 778 students in grades 6-8, John Q. Adams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Q. Adams Middle School's student population of 778 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
John Q. Adams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Q. Adams Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
67%
11%
Black
13%
41%
White
13%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Q. Adams Middle School's ranking?
John Q. Adams Middle School is ranked #718 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are John Q. Adams Middle School often compared to?
John Q. Adams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.d. Meisler Middle School, Tom Benson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend John Q. Adams Middle School?
778 students attend John Q. Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John Q. Adams Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Q. Adams Middle School?
John Q. Adams Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Q. Adams Middle School offer ?
John Q. Adams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Q. Adams Middle School part of?
John Q. Adams Middle School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
School Reviews
5 9/29/2008
Adams is a great school. Academically it is one of the highest in the state..I would highly recommed it.
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