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#1973 of 1,992 schools in MN
John Adams Middle
Middle School · Rochester Public School District · Rochester, MN
A Rochester Public School District middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1525 31ST ST NW, Rochester, MN 55901
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Adams Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Adams Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,430
Median home value
$290,000
Median rent
$1,321/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellogg MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| PrairiecareEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Rochester Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–9 | 3.1 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Schaeffer AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 277 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rochester Public School District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #33 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Adams Middle is listed in ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Adams Middle
John Adams Middle is a public middle school in Rochester, MN, part of Rochester Public School District, serving approximately 801 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,973 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle is 19.5:1. 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 MN?
John Adams Middle ranks #1,973 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is John Adams Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John Adams Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at John Adams Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Adams Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
39.2% 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Olmsted County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (507) 328-5700
- Area population (ZIP 55901)
- 58,260
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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