Adams Middle

2600 Ripley Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

1,073 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Adams Middle School, located in Redondo Beach, California, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Redondo Beach Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that encourages intellectual curiosity while focusing on the social and emotional development of its students. With a curriculum that balances core academics with a variety of elective offerings, Adams Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, Adams Middle School emphasizes community involvement and the development of well-rounded individuals. The school hosts numerous extracurricular activities, including competitive sports teams, performing arts programs, and various clubs that cater to a wide range of interests. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence, Adams Middle strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

1,073

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	383
Hispanic	333
Black	32
Asian	153
Two or More	170
Pacific Islander	2

White
383 (35.7 %)
Hispanic
333 (31.0 %)
Two or More
170 (15.8 %)
Asian
153 (14.3 %)
Black
32 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Redondo Beach Unified
Phone:	(310)798-8636
Website:	http://adamsmiddle.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,073
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 370

Grade 7 359

Grade 8 344