Excellent
#275 of 9,533 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
John Adams Middle
Middle School · Los Angeles Unified
151 West 30th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Enrollment
686
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
8.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
686
Student-Teacher
16:1
Score
8.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Los Angeles
#60 of 563
public schools
California middle schools
#27 of 1,349
In district
#90 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.6 / 10
Exceptional
About John Adams Middle
John Adams Middle is a public middle school in Los Angeles, CA, part of the Los Angeles Unified. The school serves approximately 686 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.1th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.
Students demonstrate 34% proficiency in math, 0 points below the state average and 39% in reading/language arts, 7 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $36,032, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
The school is situated in a large city setting.
Score Breakdown
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John Adams Middle — Students at John Adams Middle score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 10 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How John Adams Middle Compares
See how John Adams Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has improved from 27% (2019) to 35.26% (2024). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 38% (2019) to 39.57% (2024).
Location
151 West 30th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John Adams Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Orthopaedic Hospital (rated 8.4/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is William Jefferson Clinton Middle (rated 8.2/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Dolores Huerta Elementary Los Angeles | 0.3 mi | 8.0 |
| Animo Jackie Robinson High Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| William Jefferson Clinton Middle Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital Los Angeles | 0.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Maple Primary Center Los Angeles | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| St. Vincent Elementary School Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | — |
| ST VINCENT SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 4.7 |
| New Designs Charter Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| STAR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts Los Angeles | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Gabriella Charter 2 Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Trinity Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Star Christian Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | — |
| Accelerated Charter Elementary Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| Frida Kahlo High Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Santee Education Complex Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary Los Angeles | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Accelerated Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Wallis Annenberg High Los Angeles | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90007 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,032
Median Home Value
$852,900
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
Population
39,253
College Educated
28.6%
Homeownership
10.4%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
38.7%
Median Age
25.5
Community Profile
The community surrounding John Adams Middle has a median household income of $36,032. It is an area where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $852,900, with a median rent of $1,480/month. The area has a poverty rate of 38.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BP STEM Academy Baldwin Park, CA | 8.9 |
| Edna Brewer Middle Oakland, CA | 8.9 |
| Garvey (Richard) Intermediate Rosemead, CA | 8.9 |
| Hilton D. Bell Intermediate Garden Grove, CA | 8.9 |
| KIPP Heartwood Academy San Jose, CA | 8.9 |
| Willard Middle Berkeley, CA | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about John Adams Middle
What grades does John Adams Middle serve?
John Adams Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Adams Middle?
John Adams Middle has an enrollment of approximately 686 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Adams Middle rank in CA?
John Adams Middle is ranked #275 out of 9,533 schools in CA.
What is John Adams Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Adams Middle has a composite rating of 8.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John Adams Middle?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, John Adams Middle has 33.5% math proficiency and 39.2% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is John Adams Middle a charter school?
No, John Adams Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Adams Middle a Title I school?
No, John Adams Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Adams Middle?
96.9% of students at John Adams Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Neighborhood Context
- Walk Score
- 88 Very Walkable
- Transit Score
- 84 Excellent Transit
- Bike Score
- 94 Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety
- High (2,223/100K)
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 686
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (213) 745-3700
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #90 of 769
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