Bancroft Middle vs John Adams Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
John Adams Middle
Santa Monica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
| Measure | Bancroft Middle Long Beach, California | John Adams Middle Santa Monica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #347 of 1,334 | #328 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6406 of 15,369 | #5987 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 806 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Long Beach | Santa Monica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 55.7).
- •Bancroft Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Bancroft Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 49.1%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 23.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bancroft Middle better than John Adams Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Middle ranks higher (57.6 vs 55.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bancroft Middle and John Adams Middle?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Santa Monica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bancroft Middle: 806. John Adams Middle: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bancroft Middle and John Adams Middle rank in California?
Bancroft Middle is 347th of 1,334 and John Adams Middle is 328th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).