Serving 731 students in grades 6-8, John Adams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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John Adams Middle School's student population of 731 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
John Adams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1487 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
15%
12%
White
58%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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John Adams Middle School is ranked #1487 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are John Adams Middle School often compared to?
John Adams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kellogg Middle School, Willow Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend John Adams Middle School?
731 students attend John Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of John Adams Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Minnesota 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 Rochester Public School District.
In what neighborhood is John Adams Middle School located?
John Adams Middle School is located in the John Adams neighborhood of Rochester, MN.
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