- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mason City, IA
John Adams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Adams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191878001105
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Adams Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Mason City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Adams Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Mason City, IA.
School address
District: Mason City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191878001105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
John Adams Middle School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 191878001105 · Mason City, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 13.6:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason City High School (891 students)
John Adams Middle School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
John Adams Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason City Hig
Mason City High School
891 students
- Lincoln Interm
Lincoln Intermediate
485 students
- This school
John Adams Middle School
463 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
387 students
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary School
361 students
- Roosevelt Elem 348
Roosevelt Elementary School
348 students
What this shows John Adams Middle School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Adams Middle School compares
John Adams Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Iowa - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$14,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
409
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 88.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 127.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 9.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, John Adams Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason City Comm School District reports $14,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Adams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Adams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Adams Middle School
How many students attend John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School has 463 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mason City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Adams Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Adams Middle School?
50.0% of students at John Adams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Adams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Adams Middle School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Mason City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Adams Middle School rank among public schools in Mason City?
By Resource Investment Index, John Adams Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Mason City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mason City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mason City Comm School District?
Besides John Adams Middle School, Mason City Comm School District also operates Mason City High School (891 students), Lincoln Intermediate (485 students), and Harding Elementary School (387 students). See the Mason City Comm School District district page for the complete list.