John Adams Middle
Santa Monica, CA · Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · Grades 6-9
276th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 79%▲ Improving
John Adams Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks John Adams Middle 276th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 79% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2015 to 79th in 2025 — improving.
John Adams Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 779 students tested
John Adams Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 808 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.4% | 49.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 30.6% | 32.4% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 11.1% | 10.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 4.8% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 2.8% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near John Adams Middle
Typical home value $1.95M in zip 90405 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near John Adams Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Mark Twain MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 1.5 mi away337th of 1,294
ELA 59% · Math 46% - 10Lincoln MiddleSanta Monica-Malibu Unified · 1.6 mi away126th of 1,294
ELA 78% · Math 63% - 5Daniel Webster MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 2.3 mi away757th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 24% - 8Palms MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 3.1 mi away378th of 1,294
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 9ICEF Vista Middle AcademyLos Angeles Unified · 3.2 mi away · charter236th of 1,294
ELA 62% · Math 59% - 9Paul Revere Charter MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 3.2 mi away · charter134th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 65% - 3Marina del Rey MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 3.3 mi away922nd of 1,294
ELA 34% · Math 19% - 8Emerson Community CharterLos Angeles Unified · 3.4 mi away · charter339th of 1,294
ELA 60% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John Adams Middle in?
John Adams Middle is part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district in Santa Monica, California.
Is John Adams Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John Adams Middle 276th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 79% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John Adams Middle?
Hispanic 49%, White 32%, Black 11%, Asian 5% (808 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John Adams Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90405 is $1.95M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.