Adams Middle

Summary:

Adams Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in Redondo Beach, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,073 students. The school is part of the Redondo Beach Unified School District, which is ranked 146 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adams Middle has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in California, with a current ranking of 227 out of 2,777 middle schools in the state and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.17% of Adams Middle students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy End of Course, compared to 47.04% statewide, and 64.86% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 35.54% statewide. Adams Middle also excels in supporting various student subgroups, with high rankings in the state for female, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners and students with disabilities.

Compared to nearby schools, Adams Middle performs significantly better than the Lawndale schools (Jane Addams Middle and Will Rogers Middle) in both ELA and Mathematics, with a much higher percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards. Compared to other nearby schools in the Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach districts, Adams Middle's performance is generally on par or slightly lower, but still well above the state averages. Overall, Adams Middle is a high-performing middle school that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes for its students, particularly in comparison to nearby schools and the state as a whole.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2600 Ripley Ave.
       Redondo Beach, CA  90278-4555


(310) 798-8636

District: Redondo Beach Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,573 Help


Students who attend Adams Middle usually attend:

High:    Redondo Union High

Feeder schools for Adams Middle:

Elementary:    Birney Elementary
    Lincoln Elementary
    Madison Elementary
    Washington Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  24.7 Help
Number of students:  1,073

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.7%
Hispanic:
31.0%
Two or more races:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Adams Middle ranks better than 91.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.03. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Adams Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.7%), Hispanic (31%), two or more races (15.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adams Middle is 24.7. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adams Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams Middle 227th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Adams Middle in the ranking list.)

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Redondo Beach Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Redondo Beach Unified 146th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Adams Middle

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Rank History for all students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.57 331st 1769 81.3%
2005 77.26 325th 1777 81.7%
2006 75.11 377th 1804 79.1%
2007 73.50 412th 1999 79.4%
2008 68.12 523rd 2005 73.9%
2009 63.60 672nd 2063 67.4%
2010 73.70 464th 2179 78.7%
2011 77.10 363rd 2236 83.8%
2012 78.41 344th 2259 84.8%
2013 78.28 364th 2379 84.7%
2015 82.47 381st 2477 84.6%
2016 81.73 407th 2497 83.7%
2017 87.01 312th 2508 87.6%
2018 89.56 249th 2480 90.0%
2019 92.49 207th 2715 92.4%
2022 90.58 268th 2740 90.2%
2023 92.53 218th 2802 92.2%
2024 92.03 227th 2777 91.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.40 128th 462 72.3%
2019 78.57 100th 554 81.9%
2022 76.70 132nd 665 80.2%
2023 75.55 157th 678 76.8%
2024 78.68 130th 699 81.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.81 213th 1364 84.4%
2019 74.74 173rd 1442 88.0%
2022 70.55 182nd 1540 88.2%
2024 97.22 21st 1477 98.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.53 51st 1538 96.7%
2024 86.44 116th 1550 92.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.03 249th 2230 88.8%
2019 89.93 137th 2369 94.2%
2022 80.28 298th 2458 87.9%
2023 79.59 333rd 2549 86.9%
2024 89.29 198th 2575 92.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.74 240th 2262 89.4%
2019 91.27 191st 2380 92.0%
2022 90.23 231st 2509 90.8%
2023 92.54 187th 2547 92.7%
2024 91.46 212th 2546 91.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.04 101st 1369 92.6%
2019 95.53 51st 1491 96.6%
2022 93.42 61st 1531 96.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.08 245th 2273 89.2%
2019 92.05 202nd 2407 91.6%
2022 88.95 274th 2527 89.2%
2023 90.82 228th 2558 91.1%
2024 90.33 242nd 2547 90.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.47 74th 700 89.4%
2019 79.13 119th 745 84.0%
2022 71.21 224th 733 69.4%
2023 80.29 104th 718 85.5%
2024 78.58 131st 741 82.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.11 27th 600 95.5%
2019 93.33 24th 643 96.3%
2022 37.60 377th 637 40.8%
2023 70.89 131st 614 78.7%
2024 71.34 137th 626 78.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.41 222nd 2072 89.3%
2019 90.05 130th 2213 94.1%
2022 89.21 147th 2359 93.8%
2023 89.27 152nd 2391 93.6%
2024 90.13 139th 2383 94.2%
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Rank History for White students at Adams Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.86 242nd 1496 83.8%
2019 86.69 140th 1602 91.3%
2022 82.15 202nd 1555 87.0%
2023 85.10 151st 1552 90.3%
2024 81.19 211th 1535 86.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Adams Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 208 13 17 117 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1995 186 36 13 131 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1996 186 36 13 131 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1997 188 19 23 137 3 n/a n/a 0 370
1998 185 43 41 119 7 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 215 51 41 133 9 n/a n/a 26 475
2000 392 55 53 192 2 n/a n/a 48 742
2001 369 49 78 203 7 n/a n/a 60 766
2002 426 55 103 259 10 n/a n/a 0 853
2003 426 55 103 259 10 n/a n/a 0 853
2004 423 63 103 244 13 n/a n/a 0 846
2005 404 64 111 235 10 n/a n/a 0 824
2006 358 79 107 258 7 n/a n/a 0 809
2007 359 77 105 280 2 n/a n/a 2 825
2008 339 75 118 307 3 n/a n/a 0 842
2009 317 87 128 279 0 8 9 0 828
2010 324 103 129 278 0 10 6 0 850
2011 340 106 133 288 2 14 10 0 893
2012 346 101 133 286 7 16 15 0 904
2013 375 86 133 284 10 19 15 0 922
2014 406 84 135 274 7 13 16 0 935
2015 426 79 128 298 5 13 33 0 982
2016 404 71 121 300 5 4 89 0 994
2017 396 62 108 293 2 4 139 0 1004
2018 409 55 117 284 2 7 160 0 1034
2019 414 54 125 311 3 7 152 0 1066
2020 401 53 139 331 2 5 146 0 1077
2021 385 44 137 334 1 4 149 0 1054
2022 385 34 137 344 0 2 158 0 1060
2023 383 32 153 333 0 2 170 0 1073

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Adams Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 355 17.9 19.8 36.9
1995 366 18.0 20.3 51.4
1996 366 18.0 20.3 51.4
1997 370 17.2 21.5 47.3
1998 395 19.4 20.4 48.4
1999 475 21.6 22.0 41.4
2000 742 33.8 22.0 36.7
2001 766 34.2 22.4 32.9
2002 853 37.4 22.8 31.8
2003 853 37.4 22.8 31.8
2004 846 39.4 21.5 30.5
2005 824 37.8 21.8 26.7
2006 809 37.6 21.5 29
2007 825 37.2 22.2 n/a
2008 842 41.8 20.1 26.7
2009 828 39.2 18.7 34.9
2010 850 36.2 23.4 25.5
2011 893 n/a n/a 40.8
2012 904 35.3 25.6 n/a
2013 922 35.7 25.7 35.1
2014 935 36.6 25.5 32
2015 982 33.0 29.7 29.9
2016 994 40.0 24.8 25.5
2017 1004 41.1 24.3 22.5
2018 1034 42.0 24.5 23.8
2019 1066 41.8 25.5 24.3
2020 1077 n/a n/a 23.5
2021 1054 42.4 24.8 22
2022 1060 42.4 24.9 20.6
2023 1073 43.3 24.7 19.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Adams Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 355 17.9 19.8 36.9
1995 366 18.0 20.3 51.4
1996 366 18.0 20.3 51.4
1997 370 17.2 21.5 47.3
1998 395 19.4 20.4 48.4
1999 475 21.6 22.0 41.4
2000 742 33.8 22.0 36.7
2001 766 34.2 22.4 32.9
2002 853 37.4 22.8 31.8
2003 853 37.4 22.8 31.8
2004 846 39.4 21.5 30.5
2005 824 37.8 21.8 26.7
2006 809 37.6 21.5 29
2007 825 37.2 22.2 n/a
2008 842 41.8 20.1 26.7
2009 828 39.2 18.7 34.9
2010 850 36.2 23.4 25.5
2011 893 n/a n/a 40.8
2012 904 35.3 25.6 n/a
2013 922 35.7 25.7 35.1
2014 935 36.6 25.5 32
2015 982 33.0 29.7 29.9
2016 994 40.0 24.8 25.5
2017 1004 41.1 24.3 22.5
2018 1034 42.0 24.5 23.8
2019 1066 41.8 25.5 24.3
2020 1077 n/a n/a 23.5
2021 1054 42.4 24.8 22
2022 1060 42.4 24.9 20.6
2023 1073 43.3 24.7 19.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Adams Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,573

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adams Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 218th of 2802 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adams Middle)76.175.1
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redondo Beach Unified)79.675.5
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Adams Middle)66.662.8
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Redondo Beach Unified)76.267.3
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adams Middle)79.374.9
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redondo Beach Unified)77.375.6
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Adams Middle)64.761.2
 3.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Redondo Beach Unified)67.766.8
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Adams Middle)71.165.2
 5.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Redondo Beach Unified)73.469.7
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Adams Middle)67.256.5
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Redondo Beach Unified)69.762.1
 7.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Adams Middle)57.653.7
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Redondo Beach Unified)62.352.6
 9.6%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10661073
 0.7%
African American5432
 40.7%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian125153
 22.4%
Hispanic311333
 7.1%
Pacific Islander72
 71.4%
White414383
 7.5%
Two or More Races152170
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.3%19.8%
 4.5%


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Students at Adams Middle are 36% White, 31% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 14% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,073 students attended Adams Middle.

Students who attend Adams Middle usually go on to attend Redondo Union High

Yes. Adams Middle ranks in the top 8.2% of California middle schools.


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