B+
Above Average
81/100

John Adams Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2425 16th St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 76th percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.09 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 51st percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
808
Students
enrolled
17.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$35K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%76/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%51/100Students gain 1.09 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.96 in 2009–19; 62nd percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 27% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +9 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency63% (+15 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency43% (+6 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White83%61%reading +17 pts, math +5 pts84th percentile (list)
Black47%22%reading +16 pts, math +3 pts73rd percentile (list)
Hispanic51%31%reading +12 pts, math +3 pts66th percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts55th percentile (list)
Multiracial77%67%reading +9 pts, math +8 pts71st percentile (list)
Low-income44%25%reading +6 pts, math -3 pts52nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2425 16th St.
City Santa Monica
ZIP Code 90405
District 0635700
NCES School ID 063570006085
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90405

Understanding the community around John Adams Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $101,713
Per Capita Income $82,231
Poverty Rate 4.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.5%
High School or Higher 95.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,683,300
Median Rent $2,148
Owner-Occupied 31.2%
Renter-Occupied 68.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John Adams Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.0%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 49.1%
White 32.4%
Black 10.5%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 808
Teachers (FTE) 45.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John Adams Middle?
John Adams Middle has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John Adams Middle?
John Adams Middle has 808 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
What grades does John Adams Middle serve?
John Adams Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does John Adams Middle receive per student?
John Adams Middle receives $34,894 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John Adams Middle in 90405 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,934,558
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,200
1-Year Change
+6.4%
% Renters
68.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026