John Q. Adams Middle School

900 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

900

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

28.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Q. Adams Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	581
Black	137
Asian	34
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
581 (64.6 %)
Black
137 (15.2 %)
White
129 (14.3 %)
Asian
34 (3.8 %)
Two or More
18 (2.0 %)
American Indian
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:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)887-5240
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 274

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 327