Adams Elementary School

1005 Adams Dr
Midland, MI 48642
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Adams Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Adams Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#441 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Adams Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Adams Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
18%
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White
83%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Adams Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Adams Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adams Elementary School's ranking?
Adams Elementary School is ranked #441 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Adams Elementary School often compared to?
Adams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Siebert Elementary School, Plymouth Elementary School, Woodcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
475 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Midland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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