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#277 of 635 schools in WV
Top 44% in state
John Adams Middle School
Middle School · Kanawha County Schools · Charleston, WV
A Kanawha County Schools middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2002 Presidential Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
- Math 51% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Adams Middle School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John Adams Middle School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,691/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), 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
$86,462
Median home value
$243,900
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
61.5%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| South Charleston Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| West Virginia Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–11 | 3.4 mi | 936 | Compare → |
| Kcs Alternative LearningEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 146 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #32 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Adams Middle School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Adams Middle School
John Adams Middle School is a public middle school in Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 708 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Adams Middle School
What grades does John Adams Middle School serve?
John Adams Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle School is 18.6:1. 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 School rank in WV?
John Adams Middle School ranks #277 of 635 schools in WV.
What is John Adams Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John Adams Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Adams Middle School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John Adams Middle School a charter school?
No, John Adams Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Adams Middle School a Title I school?
No, John Adams Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 708
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (304) 348-6652
- Area population (ZIP 25314)
- 15,742
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 25314; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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