Griffith Middle School vs. John Adams Middle School
Should you attend Griffith Middle School or John Adams 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
Top Rankings
Griffith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
John Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,070 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 34%). 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 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 676 students in grades 6-8, John Adams Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,070 students
676 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5587 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4503 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
329
222
Grade 7 Students
363
236
Grade 8 Students
378
218
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
96%
94%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
2%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
94%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%