John Adams Middle

837 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Adams Middle School (JAMS) is a public middle school located in the Ocean Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, the school is known for its diverse student body and its focus on creating a supportive, inclusive academic environment. The campus is well-regarded for a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, and humanities, while also offering a variety of elective programs intended to foster student creativity and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, John Adams Middle School is recognized for its active school community and commitment to preparing students for high school and beyond. The school provides various extracurricular activities, including arts programs, athletics, and clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With its convenient location near the coast, the school benefits from strong local community engagement and a dedicated faculty focused on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that addresses both the educational and developmental needs of its students.

837

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Adams Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	408
Black	87
Asian	35
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
408 (48.9 %)
White
271 (32.5 %)
Black
87 (10.4 %)
Asian
35 (4.2 %)
Two or More
33 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Santa Monica-Malibu Unified
Phone:	(310)452-2326
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	837
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 277

Grade 7 292

Grade 8 268