John Adams Middle vs Mark Twain Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Middle
Santa Monica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
Mark Twain Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
| Measure | John Adams Middle Santa Monica, California | Mark Twain Middle Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,334 | #601 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5987 of 15,369 | #10433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 806 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 28% |
| city | Santa Monica | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Adams Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 37.1).
- •John Adams Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 57.6%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.1).
- •Mark Twain Middle is the larger school with 974 students compared with 806.
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 Mark Twain Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John Adams Middle ranks higher (57.6 vs 37.1 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 Mark Twain Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Middle: 806. Mark Twain Middle: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Middle and Mark Twain Middle rank in California?
John Adams Middle is 328th of 1,334 and Mark Twain Middle is 601st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).