John Adams Middle vs New Designs Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 971 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
New Designs Charter
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 6–12
784 students
| Measure | John Adams Middle Los Angeles, California | New Designs Charter Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #899 of 1,334 | #1004 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13375 of 15,369 | #14518 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 676 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 43.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Designs Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 22.2).
- •John Adams Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •New Designs Charter does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •New Designs Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 96.4%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 43.6).
- •New Designs Charter is the larger school with 784 students compared with 676.
- •John Adams Middle is a public school while New Designs Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 John Adams Middle better than New Designs Charter?
On the Success Index (US), New Designs Charter ranks higher (24.3 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 John Adams Middle and New Designs Charter?
About 971 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Middle: 676. New Designs Charter: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Middle and New Designs Charter rank in California?
John Adams Middle is 899th of 1,334 and New Designs Charter is 1004th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).