JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

John Adams Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mason City Comm School District school district, located in Mason City, IA with about 554 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, John Adams Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

John Adams Middle School, located in Mason City, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Mason City Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of students in the middle grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both core curriculum standards and social-emotional growth. The facility on South Illinois Avenue serves as a central hub for the district’s efforts to prepare young learners for the challenges of secondary education.

As part of the broader Mason City school system, the institution aims to cultivate an inclusive community that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and academic programs. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, John Adams Middle School works to instill foundational skills in its students while promoting critical thinking and community responsibility. Prospective families and community members can access further information regarding school calendars, policies, and educational initiatives through the district’s official website at http://www.masoncityschools.org.

For more information, contact John Adams Middle School at (641) 421-4420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

29 S Illinois Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
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JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mason City, IA with about 554 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
554
Teachers:
37.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 554 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
77.8%
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%
Black or African American
9.2%
Asian
2.2%
Two or more races
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.