John Adams Middle School vs. Griffith Middle School
Should I attend John Adams Middle School or Griffith 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
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Top Rankings
John Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Griffith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
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).
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).
School Type
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Alternative
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
744 students
1,199 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
240
311
Grade 7 Students
235
451
Grade 8 Students
269
437
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
93%
97%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
3%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.13
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
