Serving 704 students in grades 7-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 704 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John F Kennedy Middle School's student population of 704 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
704 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3525 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
24%
16%
White
32%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Middle School is ranked #3525 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John F Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Senator James H Donovan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
704 students attend John F Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of John F Kennedy Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle School offer ?
John F Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Middle School part of?
John F Kennedy Middle School is part of Utica City School District.
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