JOHN Q. ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

John Q. Adams Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jefferson Parish school district, located in Metairie, LA with about 804 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 33 teachers, John Q. Adams Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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 Q. Adams Middle School is a public school located in Metairie, Louisiana, serving students within the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing a foundational middle school experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school education. As part of a large and diverse school district, it caters to a broad student population, offering a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements while fostering social and academic growth during the pivotal adolescent years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Metairie community, serving as a hub for local students to engage in both academic and extracurricular activities. Like many middle schools in the Jefferson Parish system, John Q. Adams emphasizes the development of critical thinking, literacy, and numeracy skills, while also providing opportunities for students to participate in various elective programs and athletics. Its location on Henican Place places it within a stable suburban environment, making it a key educational institution for families residing in that specific section of Jefferson Parish.

For more information, contact John Q. Adams Middle School at (504) 887-5240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003-1099
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JOHN Q. ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Metairie, LA with about 804 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson Parish
Total Students:
804
Teachers:
33
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
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 804 students

Hispanic/Latino
40.7%
Black or African American
27.9%
White
23.3%
Asian
4.7%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

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.