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John Adams Middle School

2425 16th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 837 students in grades 6-8, John Adams Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 837 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

John Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John Adams Middle School's student population of 837 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
837 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John Adams Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2122 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
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42%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Adams Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John Adams Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
32%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John Adams Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in John Adams Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John Adams Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of John Adams Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams Middle School's ranking?
John Adams Middle School is ranked #2122 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Adams Middle School often compared to?
John Adams Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Adams Middle School?
837 students attend John Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John Adams Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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 Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is John Adams Middle School located?
John Adams Middle School is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Last Day of AM Classes
June 10, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of Classes
June 12, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of Classes
August 21, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 837 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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