JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE

5401 GLENRIO RD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105

johnadams.aps.edu

420 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Adams Middle School is a public school located in the South Valley area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving students within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the critical transition years between elementary and high school. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the rigors of high school, often incorporating a variety of elective courses and extracurricular opportunities to support a well-rounded learning experience.

The school strives to foster a supportive community environment, focusing on building strong relationships between students, staff, and families. By emphasizing a culture of safety and inclusion, John Adams Middle School works to address the diverse needs of its student population through various support services and academic programs. As a community-focused institution, it remains a vital part of the Albuquerque school system, dedicated to empowering its students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

420

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	352
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	21
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
352 (83.8%)
White
25 (6.0%)
American Indian
21 (5.0%)
Two or More
15 (3.6%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)831-0400
Website:	http://johnadams.aps.edu
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 166

Grade 7 134

Grade 8 120

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	166
Grade 7	134
Grade 8	120

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	41.7%
Male	245	58.3%

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