Gibbs Elementary School vs John Adams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibbs Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students
John Adams Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
867 students
| Measure | Gibbs Elementary School Rochester, Minnesota | John Adams Middle School Rochester, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 923 | #210 of 266 |
| National rank | #2670 of 50,301 | #9448 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 675 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 25% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gibbs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 41.7).
- •Gibbs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 25%).
- •Gibbs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Gibbs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.4% vs 37.4%).
- •John Adams Middle School is the larger school with 867 students compared with 675.
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 Gibbs Elementary School better than John Adams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gibbs Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 41.7 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 Gibbs Elementary School and John Adams Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibbs Elementary School: 675. John Adams Middle School: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibbs Elementary School and John Adams Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Gibbs Elementary School is 64th of 923 and John Adams Middle School is 210th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).