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John Adams Middle School

1081 NEW DOVER ROAD, EDISON, NJ, 08820

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 7 of 256 in New Jersey

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About John Adams Middle School

John Adams Middle School is a public middle school in Edison, New Jersey, which is in a big suburban area. The Edison Township School District includes this school, which is for students in grades 6 through 8. There are about 1,009 students enrolled and about 76 full-time teachers, which gives a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is the same as the district average. The school also has three full-time school counselors who help with both academic and social-emotional needs. John Adams Middle School has a full middle school curriculum that focuses on English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies, as well as exploratory and enrichment classes. According to U.S. News data, about 75% of students are proficient in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. This is better than the state averages.The student body is evenly split between men and women, with 50% of students being female and 50% being male. The school serves a very diverse group of students. About 10% of students come from families with low incomes. Edison is known for making consistent investments in education and having a stable community environment, even though per-pupil spending is reported at the district level. It is one of the best middle schools in New Jersey.

John Adams Middle School Contact Information

Address

1081 NEW DOVER ROAD, EDISON, NJ, 08820

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Phone

(732) 452-2920

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 75%
Reading 83%
State average proficiency is 75% in Math and 83% in Reading.
76
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1009
Total Students
$89187
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 7 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John Adams Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.59%
Asian 86.62%
Hispanic 3.57%
Black 5.25%
Two+ Races 1.39%
Native Am. 1.49%
White
1.59%
Asian
86.62%
Hispanic
3.57%
Black
5.25%
Two+ Races
1.39%
Native Am.
1.49%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1009
49.65%
501 Female
50.35%
508 Male

Student Population

1009 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

336 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

John Adams Middle School is getting a lot of attention for what it's done lately! Recently, the school's student leaders took part in the "Amplify Impact, Inspire Change" event, which showed off their leadership skills. The school is also getting ready for an exciting semester with a number of events, such as a "Huddle Up Speaker Series" and summer programs for students. The school's STEM program is also doing well, with students making new things like robots and engineering projects.

FAQ

Q1. How can I find the best middle school near my neighborhood in Edison?

Ans. You can find the best middle schools here.


Q2 What kinds of arts and crafts programs does John Adams have?

Ans. Music, theater, visual arts, and writing programs can help students use their imaginations and get better at art.


Q3. What do you do to keep your students healthy?

Ans. Counseling, wellness workshops, and mindfulness practices help students stay emotionally stable and deal with problems in a good way.


Q4. What are some ways to learn how to be a good leader?

Ans. Student councils, group projects, and peer mentoring are all good ways to help kids learn how to be responsible, confident, and work well with others.


Q5. Do you know of any good high schools in New Jersey?

Ans. You can have a look at some of the best high schools here.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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