Edison Elementary vs John Adams Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary
Santa Monica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
404 students
John Adams Middle
Santa Monica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary Santa Monica, California | John Adams Middle Santa Monica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1012 of 5,693 | #328 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13643 of 50,301 | #5987 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 404 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.9% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| city | Santa Monica | Santa Monica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 57.6).
- •Edison Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Edison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 44.4%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.2).
- •John Adams Middle is the larger school with 806 students compared with 404.
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 Edison Elementary better than John Adams Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 57.6 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 Edison Elementary and John Adams Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Santa Monica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary: 404. John Adams Middle: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary and John Adams Middle rank in California?
Edison Elementary is 1012th of 5,693 and John Adams Middle is 328th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).