Griffith Middle School vs. John Adams Middle School
Should I attend Griffith Middle School or John Adams Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Griffith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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John Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,199 students in grades 6-8, Griffith Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 744 students in grades 6-8, John Adams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
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).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,199 students
744 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
311
240
Grade 7 Students
451
235
Grade 8 Students
437
269
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
97%
93%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%