Is John Adams Middle School a good school?

John Adams Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.6% of Iowa middle schools.

How many students attend John Adams Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 480 students attended John Adams Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of John Adams Middle School?

Students at John Adams Middle School are 71% White, 13% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of John Adams Middle School attend?

Students who attend John Adams Middle School usually go on to attend Mason City High School

John Adams Middle School in Mason City IA

Schooldigger Rankings:

John Adams Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks John Adams Middle School 277^th of 336 Iowa public middle schools. (See John Adams Middle School in the ranking list.)

Mason City Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason City Community School District 276^th of 311 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John Adams Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	40.97	242^nd	349	30.7%
2013	30.76	285^th	350	18.6%
2014	49.44	189^th	337	43.9%
2015	43.86	224^th	349	35.8%
2016	40.68	235^th	343	31.5%
2017	39.57	234^th	327	28.4%
2018	14.31	293^rd	318	7.9%
2019	26.79	272^nd	342	20.5%
2021	10.17	298^th	324	8.0%
2022	8.18	319^th	337	5.3%
2023	26.70	275^th	334	17.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John Adams Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	488	2	3	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	509
1989	499	3	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1990	464	6	5	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1991	480	10	6	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	511
1992	491	13	5	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	522
1993	508	11	4	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	547
1994	486	11	5	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	525
1995	464	15	10	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	512
1996	464	15	10	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	512
1997	471	24	9	25	3	n/a	n/a	0	532
1998	484	16	9	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	536
1999	496	19	10	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	551
2000	488	22	10	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
2001	457	16	13	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
2002	442	15	13	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
2003	442	15	13	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	508
2004	446	19	11	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	515
2005	439	16	12	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
2006	440	10	13	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2007	407	14	11	31	1	n/a	n/a	0	464
2008	406	13	9	24	1	n/a	n/a	0	453
2009	384	23	13	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	441
2010	368	25	8	21	3	0	9	0	434
2011	482	34	8	36	2	0	15	0	577
2012	498	23	4	39	3	0	10	0	577
2013	476	25	8	45	3	0	7	0	564
2014	459	20	8	52	0	1	15	0	555
2015	468	16	7	56	0	0	22	0	569
2016	443	35	8	54	1	1	6	0	548
2017	438	42	11	51	2	1	0	0	545
2018	431	51	12	53	1	3	3	0	554
2019	426	55	11	50	1	4	2	0	549
2020	441	57	10	59	1	7	8	0	583
2021	444	58	9	64	6	9	6	0	596
2022	413	41	12	59	8	12	11	0	556
2023	340	34	10	64	2	14	12	4	480

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Adams Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	509	35.5	14.3	19.6
1989	512	35.5	14.4	19.1
1990	482	34.5	13.9	18.7
1991	511	34.5	14.8	18
1992	522	37.0	14.1	19
1993	547	36.7	14.9	19.6
1994	525	35.8	14.7	21.1
1995	512	35.8	14.3	21.9
1996	512	35.8	14.3	21.9
1997	532	36.4	14.6	23.3
1998	536	35.0	15.3	23.7
1999	551	37.5	14.7	33.6
2000	549	35.3	15.6	34.1
2001	510	34.2	14.9	33.7
2002	508	33.5	15.2	27.4
2003	508	33.5	15.2	27.4
2004	515	34.8	14.8	28.2
2005	506	35.0	14.5	27.3
2006	501	34.6	14.5	25.5
2007	464	30.1	15.4	27.2
2008	453	32.8	13.8	30.2
2009	441	32.1	13.7	34.9
2010	434	31.7	13.6	38.5
2011	577	39.7	14.5	46.4
2012	577	40.3	14.2	50.8
2013	564	41.3	13.6	52.5
2014	555	40.7	13.6	47.2
2015	569	39.0	14.5	52.4
2016	548	37.0	14.8	53.8
2017	545	36.6	14.8	53.9
2018	554	37.8	14.6	47.8
2019	549	38.5	14.2	50.3
2020	583	37.8	15.4	50.8
2021	596	38.1	15.6	55
2022	556	38.4	14.4	51.8
2023	480	34.4	13.9	55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio John Adams Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	509	35.5	14.3	19.6
1989	512	35.5	14.4	19.1
1990	482	34.5	13.9	18.7
1991	511	34.5	14.8	18
1992	522	37.0	14.1	19
1993	547	36.7	14.9	19.6
1994	525	35.8	14.7	21.1
1995	512	35.8	14.3	21.9
1996	512	35.8	14.3	21.9
1997	532	36.4	14.6	23.3
1998	536	35.0	15.3	23.7
1999	551	37.5	14.7	33.6
2000	549	35.3	15.6	34.1
2001	510	34.2	14.9	33.7
2002	508	33.5	15.2	27.4
2003	508	33.5	15.2	27.4
2004	515	34.8	14.8	28.2
2005	506	35.0	14.5	27.3
2006	501	34.6	14.5	25.5
2007	464	30.1	15.4	27.2
2008	453	32.8	13.8	30.2
2009	441	32.1	13.7	34.9
2010	434	31.7	13.6	38.5
2011	577	39.7	14.5	46.4
2012	577	40.3	14.2	50.8
2013	564	41.3	13.6	52.5
2014	555	40.7	13.6	47.2
2015	569	39.0	14.5	52.4
2016	548	37.0	14.8	53.8
2017	545	36.6	14.8	53.9
2018	554	37.8	14.6	47.8
2019	549	38.5	14.2	50.3
2020	583	37.8	15.4	50.8
2021	596	38.1	15.6	55
2022	556	38.4	14.4	51.8
2023	480	34.4	13.9	55.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John Adams Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$579 (3.3%)	$16,966 (96.7%)	$17,546

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Adams Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 272^nd of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 275^th of 334 Middle schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (John Adams Middle School)	68.9	71.4	2.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mason City Community School District)	68.9	70.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (John Adams Middle School)	52.2	59.5	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mason City Community School District)	52.2	58.6	6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John Adams Middle School)	61.6	69.9	8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mason City Community School District)	61.6	69.6	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (John Adams Middle School)	61.2	61.1	0.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mason City Community School District)	61.2	59.9	1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	549	480	12.6%
African American	55	34	38.2%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	11	10	9.1%
Hispanic	50	64	28%
Pacific Islander	4	14	250%
White	426	340	20.2%
Two or More Races	2	12	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.3%	55.6%	5.4%

Elementary:	Harding Elementary School
	Hoover Elementary School
	Jefferson Elementary School
	Roosevelt Elementary School

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISASP English Language Arts (2023)				ISASP Mathematics (2023)				ISASP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Adams Middle School	Public	7-8	29 S Illinois Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 421-4420	480	34	13.9	55.6%	340 (70.8%)	34 (7.1%)	64 (13.3%)	10 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.9%)	12 (2.5%)	26.7	277^th of 336 public middle schools	17.6%		8.2	319^th of 337 public middle schools	5.3%	42			71.4	69.9			59.5	61.1		53.3	$17,546	$579	$16,966
Lincoln Intermediate	Public	5-6	1625 S. Pennsylvania Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 421-4423	468	38	12.3	59.4%	329 (70.3%)	39 (8.3%)	51 (10.9%)	7 (1.5%)	4 (0.9%)	14 (3.0%)	22 (4.7%)								(n/a)	60.9	65.1			59.6	58.7			53.3		$15,785	$436	$15,347
Central Springs Middle School	Public	4-8	509 N Iowa Ave	Nora Springs	50458	Floyd County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 749-5301	277	17	16.3	42.6%	252 (91.0%)	10 (3.6%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)								(n/a)											$11,237	$302	$10,935
Clear Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 3rd Ave North	Clear Lake	50428	Cerro Gordo County	Clear Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 357-6114	334	22	15.3	32.0%	284 (85.0%)	8 (2.4%)	21 (6.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	67	101^st of 336 public middle schools	69.9%		67.2	102^nd of 337 public middle schools	69.7%	1		78.9	77.8	80.6		77.9	76.9	81.6		75.7	$13,904	$318	$13,586
West Fork Middle School	Public	6-8	504 Park Street	Sheffield	50475	Franklin County	West Fork Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(641) 892-4159	155	13	11.9	35.5%	145 (93.5%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	34.7	250^th of 336 public middle schools	25.6%		36	245^th of 337 public middle schools	27.3%	5		69.0	64.2	73.8		50.0	73.6	54.8		73.8	$14,548	$229	$14,319

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