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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
65%
11%
Black
15%
41%
White
14%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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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.
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Adams is a great school. Academically it is one of the highest in the state..I would highly recommed it.
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