Serving 1,102 students in grades 6-8, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's student population of 1,102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School often compared to?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William B. Bristow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School?
1,102 students attend Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School offer ?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School part of?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School is part of Brentwood Union Elementary School District.
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