John Adams Middle School

jams.edison.k12.nj.us/

1,001 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Adams Middle School, located on New Dover Road in Edison, New Jersey, is a prominent public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the highly regarded Edison Public School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its diverse student body. It strives to provide a supportive and challenging learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, academic clubs, and arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. John Adams Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration, working closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students are equipped with the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

1,001

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Adams Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	34
Black	43
Asian	872
Two or More	13
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
872 (87.1 %)
Black
43 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
34 (3.4 %)
White
22 (2.2 %)
American Indian
16 (1.6 %)
Two or More
13 (1.3 %)
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:	No
District:	Edison Township School District
Phone:	(732)452-2920
Website:	http://jams.edison.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 324

Grade 7 333

Grade 8 329

Ungraded 15