John Q. Adams Middle School
Public
Middle Grades 6–8
Part of Jefferson Parish
5525 Henican Place, Metairie, LA 70003 · (504) 887-5240
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Academic performance
Math proficiency22%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts36%
State average 40.2%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
658Students enrolled
16:1Student–teacher ratio
56%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6247
Grade 7185
Grade 8226
Students
Hispanic · 70%463
Black · 12%79
White · 10%66
Asian · 6%37
Two or more races · 2%10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 0%2
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
821’20
783’21
900’22
778’23
658’24
Location
5525 Henican Place Metairie
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.