John Adams Middle School vs. Griffith Middle School
Should you attend John Adams Middle School or Griffith Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 686 students in grades 6-8, John Adams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,079 students in grades 6-8, Griffith Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
686 students
1,079 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5037 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#5482 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
19%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
212
326
Grade 7 Students
226
376
Grade 8 Students
248
377
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
94%
96%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
