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John Adams Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1033 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 18, 2012

They have a very poor systems for dealing with parent communications. IEPs are not fallowed. Their policy for teacher and student bulling is not taken serious .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2012

I attended JA for 6th and 7th grade and I must say that they gave me the best foundation I could have ever hoped for. The school is clean and the students were respectful and open-minded. The teachers were fun and inviting. We took great field-trips to interesting, exciting destinations. The school provides some interesting classes like Family and Consumer Sciences, Industrial Tech., and Beginning Spanish/Spanish I as well as art classes. I really missed all of that when I moved to Florida to an allegedly "A" school full of thugs and people who just did not care. There's really an atmosphere of scholarship and a focus on "doing your best." I really love this school.


Posted April 12, 2011

My son has had his worst school year ever since moving to this school, not just with grades, but with his confidence as well. As a parent I am very unsatisfied with the lack of comunication from the teachers. I would not recoment this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2010

I've had 2 kids attend JA. The teachers, nurse & staff are welcoming, it's safe, and while very diverse with upper, middle and some lower classes, does not have problems like another school. It's important to treat all kids equal--no special treatment & all goes well. The school redid the entry for safety, so visitors enter via the office. Staff care. I've chaperoned dances & they're fun. Onehad an issue w/4 kids breaking rules & it was immediately addressed--parents phoned & the rest didn't know it happened. They could do better w/communication from the SCHOOL-emails with weekly what's going on. I think the teachers miss the "team" approach they've had in past, which was changed due to budget cuts, which made it easier for smaller teams to plan field trips, etc. The leadership will need to change that to have leads to help that transition. New principal Sept 2010 who's open to ideas, relates to the kids, and just sent out the news via a link to parents who gave the school emails, so that is great and will only improve. Knowing what I know...I'm glad my kids go here
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2009

I attend this school and it is amazing! I've been here since the 6th grade. The teachers are nice and rarely pound on the homework. There's is so much extra to do there too. It's so cool!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 30, 2005

I attended John Adams for part of 6th grade and all of 7th grade and it is by far one of the best schools I've ever been to. The teachers are wonderful, the school is beautiful, and a majority of the students are nice. The curriculum is also good. They have a wide selection of extracurricular activites also.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2010.

293 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

318 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

314 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

346 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

315 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 44% in 2011.

343 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students75%
Female83%
Male66%
Black55%
Asian/Pacific Islander57%
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Economically non-disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners29%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant75%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students68%
Female74%
Male62%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander53%
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners22%
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant68%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Reading

All Students74%
Female74%
Male73%
Black54%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic64%
Native Americann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Economically non-disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners34%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-II (MCA-II) to test students in reading in grades 3 through 8 and 10, and math in grade 11. The MCA-II is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

320 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

284 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

323 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 42% in 2012.

316 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female64%
Male62%
Black31%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners19%
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant63%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students61%
Female64%
Male59%
Black39%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Economically non-disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities66%
English language learners27%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant61%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female69%
Male64%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Economically non-disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities72%
English language learners26%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant67%

Science

All Students41%
Female37%
Male46%
Black24%
Asian/Pacific Islander23%
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Economically non-disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learners3%
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant41%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Minnesota used the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment-III (MCA-III) to test in math in grades 3 through 8, and in science for grades 5 and 8, and once in high school. The MCA-III is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Minnesota. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Minnesota Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data is not reported for that group.

See Minnesota's state standards

Source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 76%
Black 13% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 12% 6%
Hispanic 4% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 34%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 7:50 a.m.
School end time
  • 2:30 p.m.
School Leader's name
  • Lashawn Ray
Fax number
  • (507) 328-5716

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Core knowledge
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Emotional behavioral disabilities
  • Hearing impairments
  • Multiple disabilities
  • Orthopedic impairments
  • Other health impairments
  • Significant developmental delay
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
  • Visual impairments
Foreign languages taught
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
Parent involvement
  • Through ptsa and volunteers in education programs.
More from this school
  • Parents/guardians are always welcomed.
School leaders can update this information here.

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1525 31st St NW
Rochester, MN 55901
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