John F. Kennedy Middle School

821 Bubb Rd.
Cupertino, CA 95014

(School attendance zone shown in map)

View full size Get directions

Rating

10/

Top 1%

Tel: (408) 253-1525

www.cusdk8.org

SAVE SCHOOL

John F. Kennedy Middle School serves 1,050 students in grades 6-8.

John F. Kennedy Middle School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,050 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

John F. Kennedy Middle School's student population of 1,050 students has declined by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

1,050 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of John F. Kennedy Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of John F. Kennedy Middle School by grade.

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

John F. Kennedy Middle School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of John F. Kennedy Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#32 out of 3649 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of John F. Kennedy Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

88%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John F. Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

88%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John F. Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

79%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in John F. Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

56%

Black

n/a

White

12%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in John F. Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.36

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of John F. Kennedy Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John F. Kennedy Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Cupertino Union School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John F. Kennedy Middle School's ranking?

John F. Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School?

1,050 students attend John F. Kennedy Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of John F. Kennedy Middle School students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Kennedy Middle School?

John F. Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does John F. Kennedy Middle School offer ?

John F. Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is John F. Kennedy Middle School part of?

John F. Kennedy Middle School is part of Cupertino Union School District.

School Reviews

Review John F. Kennedy Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

February 23, 2023

Why Every High School Student Should Apply for Financial Aid

Each year, millions of students neglect to fill out the FAFSA and, in doing so, miss out on the chance to receive federal student aid. Keep reading to learn why every high school student should apply for financial aid, whether or not they qualify and regardless of their intention to use it.

February 23, 2023

New York Schools: More Financial Aid For Undocumented Students?

A new bill has been placed before New York state lawmakers by the Board of Regents, allowing undocumented students to receive financial aid for postsecondary education.

February 23, 2023

Going Through a Divorce? How to Ensure Your Child's Continued Success in Public Schools

Divorce can be a traumatic experience for children, but by working closely with your children's teachers, you can help maintain their grades and positive behavior at school.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,050 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 88% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education