Serving 783 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 22% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Q. Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
John Q. Adams Middle School's student population of 783 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Q. Adams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Q. Adams Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
62%
9%
Black
18%
42%
White
14%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Q. Adams Middle School's ranking?
John Q. Adams Middle School is ranked #662 out of 1,237 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 Theodore Roosevelt Middle School, J.d. Meisler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend John Q. Adams Middle School?
783 students attend John Q. Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of John Q. Adams Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% 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 27:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Q. Adams Middle School offer ?
John Q. Adams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
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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