John Adams Middle School vs Sunset Terrace Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
867 students
Sunset Terrace Elementary School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
| Measure | John Adams Middle School Rochester, Minnesota | Sunset Terrace Elementary School Rochester, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 266 | #602 of 923 |
| National rank | #9448 of 15,369 | #17895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 867 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 56% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Terrace Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 41.7).
- •Sunset Terrace Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •Sunset Terrace Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •John Adams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 55.8%).
- •John Adams Middle School is the larger school with 867 students compared with 437.
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 School better than Sunset Terrace Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Terrace Elementary School ranks higher (60.5 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 John Adams Middle School and Sunset Terrace Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Middle School: 867. Sunset Terrace Elementary School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Middle School and Sunset Terrace Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
John Adams Middle School is 210th of 266 and Sunset Terrace Elementary School is 602nd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).