Serving 556 students in grades 7-8, John Adams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Adams Middle School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Adams Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Adams Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1074 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
7%
7%
White
74%
73%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Adams Middle School's ranking?
John Adams Middle School is ranked #1074 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend John Adams Middle School?
556 students attend John Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John Adams Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Adams Middle School offer ?
John Adams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is John Adams Middle School part of?
John Adams Middle School is part of Mason City Comm School District.
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