Serving 1,119 students in grades 6-8, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's student population of 1,119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2059 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
25%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's ranking?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School is ranked #2059 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School often compared to?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William B. Bristow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School?
1,119 students attend Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School offer ?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School part of?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School is part of Brentwood Union School District.
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