- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochester, MN
John Adams Middle
Federal NCES profile for John Adams Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273180001018
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Adams Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Adams Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180001018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
John Adams Middle grew from 731 students in 2022-23 to 801 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 273180001018 · Rochester, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
867 enr · 45.6:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
John Adams Middle grew from 731 students in 2022-23 to 801 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
John Adams Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- This school
John Adams Middle
867 students
- Willow Creek M
Willow Creek Middle
864 students
What this shows John Adams Middle reports 867 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Adams Middle compares
John Adams Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 45.6:1 | ▲ 189% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 867 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
867
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
45.6:1
students per teacher
- 189% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
73.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
African American 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, John Adams Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Adams Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Creek Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Adams Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~867 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Adams Middle
How many students attend John Adams Middle?
John Adams Middle has 867 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), up 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle is 45.6:1, which is 189% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 190% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Adams Middle?
33.2% of students at John Adams Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Adams Middle?
The largest demographic group at John Adams Middle is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Rochester, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Adams Middle?
John Adams Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Adams Middle rank among middle schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides John Adams Middle, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.