John Adams Middle vs Will Rogers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 199 m 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
Will Rogers Elementary
Santa Monica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
| Measure | John Adams Middle Santa Monica, California | Will Rogers Elementary Santa Monica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,334 | #1106 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5987 of 15,369 | #14762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 806 | 522 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 522 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 64% |
| city | Santa Monica | Santa Monica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Will Rogers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 57.6).
- •Will Rogers Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •Will Rogers Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •John Adams Middle does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.1).
- •John Adams Middle is the larger school with 806 students compared with 522.
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 Will Rogers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Will Rogers Elementary ranks higher (65.1 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 John Adams Middle and Will Rogers Elementary?
About 199 m in a straight line, between Santa Monica and Santa Monica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Middle: 806. Will Rogers Elementary: 522. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Middle and Will Rogers Elementary rank in California?
John Adams Middle is 328th of 1,334 and Will Rogers Elementary is 1106th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).