JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE

jams.rochesterschools.org/

731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Adams Middle School is a public school located in Rochester, Minnesota, serving as part of the Rochester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for its middle-level students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic offerings, John Adams Middle School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, which encourage students to engage with their peers and explore their interests. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Rochester community and focuses on building a collaborative culture between staff, families, and students to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

731

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

36.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	48
Black	111
Asian	77
Two or More	73
American Indian	1

White
421 (57.6 %)
Black
111 (15.2 %)
Asian
77 (10.5 %)
Two or More
73 (10.0 %)
Hispanic
48 (6.6 %)
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:	No
District:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-5700
Website:	http://jams.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	36.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 264

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 223