John Adams Middle vs Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km 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
Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
459 students
| Measure | John Adams Middle Los Angeles, California | Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #899 of 1,334 | #5513 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13375 of 15,369 | #49590 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 676 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 9.5).
- •John Adams Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 19%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 98.5%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.1).
- •John Adams Middle is the larger school with 676 students compared with 459.
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 Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Middle ranks higher (22.2 vs 9.5 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 Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Middle: 676. Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Middle and Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary rank in California?
John Adams Middle is 899th of 1,334 and Twenty-Eighth Street Elementary is 5513th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).