Bernal Intermediate vs John Adams Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 477 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernal Intermediate
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
675 students
John Adams Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
| Measure | Bernal Intermediate San Jose, California | John Adams Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,334 | #899 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6102 of 15,369 | #13375 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 675 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 27% |
| city | San Jose | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 22.2).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on math proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 96.4%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 23.3).
- •John Adams Middle is the larger school with 676 students compared with 675.
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 Bernal Intermediate better than John Adams Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bernal Intermediate ranks higher (57.1 vs 22.2 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 Bernal Intermediate and John Adams Middle?
About 477 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernal Intermediate: 675. John Adams Middle: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernal Intermediate and John Adams Middle rank in California?
Bernal Intermediate is 332nd of 1,334 and John Adams Middle is 899th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).