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John Q. Adams Middle School

5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 900 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 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John Q. Adams Middle School's student population of 900 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
900 students
This chart displays total students of John Q. Adams Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 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 Q. Adams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Q. Adams Middle School is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#718 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John Q. Adams Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Q. Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Q. Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John Q. Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of John Q. Adams Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in John Q. Adams Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in John Q. Adams Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
65%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Q. Adams Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John Q. Adams Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John Q. Adams Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in John Q. Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John Q. Adams Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of John Q. Adams Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Q. Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Q. Adams Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Q. Adams Middle School's ranking?
John Q. Adams Middle School is ranked #718 out of 1,251 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 J.d. Meisler Middle School, Tom Benson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend John Q. Adams Middle School?
900 students attend John Q. Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of John Q. Adams Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% 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 28:1, 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.
- Posted by Parent - albro

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 900 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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