At a glance
Reported students
463
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
361
John Adams Middle School: 463 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 556
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about John Adams Middle School
John Adams Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Mason City. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Mason City Comm School District. NCES reports 463 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.5%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John Adams Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.82 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.7%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black9.1%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mason City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Intermediate
Middle · Grades 05–06
485 reported students
Harding Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
387 reported students
Hoover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
361 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
348 reported students
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
292 reported students
Alternative School
High · Grades 09–12
91 reported students
Public schools near John Adams Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School High · Mason City Comm School District | 09–12 | 91 | 0.1 mi |
| Mason City Virtual Academy High · Mason City Comm School District | 07–12 | 88 | 0.1 mi |
| Mason City High School High · Mason City Comm School District | 09–12 | 891 | 0.1 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Mason City Comm School District | KG–04 | 292 | 0.3 mi |
| Lincoln Intermediate Middle · Mason City Comm School District | 05–06 | 485 | 1.8 mi |
| Central Springs Middle School Middle · Central Springs Comm School District | 04–08 | 255 | 8.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John Adams Middle School
What grades does John Adams Middle School serve?
John Adams Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mason City Comm School District.
How many students attend John Adams Middle School?
John Adams Middle School reported 463 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 556 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John Adams Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 463 students and 33.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John Adams Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John Adams Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mason City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John Adams Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John Adams Middle School in?
John Adams Middle School is part of Mason City Comm School District, based in Mason City, IA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John Adams Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alternative School (0.1 mi), Mason City Virtual Academy (0.1 mi), Mason City High School (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.