Adams Middle

Adams Middle serves 966 students in grades 6-8 in Alice, Texas, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 and 75 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a solid 6.5 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 74th percentile among Texas middle schools at #2260 out of 8598 schools statewide. As a regular public middle school, Adams Middle provides educational services to students during the crucial transitional years between elementary and high school.

The relatively small class sizes, with fewer than 13 students per teacher, allow for more individualized attention and support during these formative academic years. The school serves a diverse community where the median household income is $44,499 and the median home value is $91,000. With 26.6% of the area's population living below the poverty line and 13% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, Adams Middle plays an important role in providing educational opportunities for students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds.

Adams Middle is situated on East Third Street in Alice, a town in Jim Wells County with a ZIP code population of approximately 27,000 residents, creating a close-knit community atmosphere where educators can build meaningful relationships with students and families.

While current test scores at Adams Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.