Adams Middle School serves 847 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
847 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
62%
55%
Black
17%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Adams Middle School?
847 students attend Adams Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Adams Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams Middle School?
Adams Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Adams Middle School offer ?
Adams Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Adams Middle School part of?
Adams Middle School is part of West Contra Costa Unified School District.
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