Enrollment
463
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Adams Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Adams Middle School
John Adams Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mason City, Iowa, enrolling 463 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 463 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 590 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 463 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mason City Comm School District also operates Mason City High School (891 students) and Lincoln Intermediate (485 students) alongside John Adams Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Adams Middle School compares
John Adams Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason City Comm School District, which includes John Adams Middle School.
$15,108
Per student
+18%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 44.8%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Adams Middle School a good school?
John Adams Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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