Serving 579 students in grades 6-8, John F Kennedy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
John F Kennedy Middle School's student population of 579 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F Kennedy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Kennedy Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
67%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Kennedy Middle School's ranking?
John F Kennedy Middle School is ranked #926 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John F Kennedy Middle School often compared to?
John F Kennedy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampshire Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John F Kennedy Middle School?
579 students attend John F Kennedy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John F Kennedy Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Kennedy Middle School?
John F Kennedy Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John F Kennedy Middle School offer ?
John F Kennedy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John F Kennedy Middle School part of?
John F Kennedy Middle School is part of Northampton School District.
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